Organizational Behavior, 8th Edition

Organizational Behavior, 8e by McShane / Von Glinow helps everyone make sense of Organizational Behavior, and provides the conceptual tools to work more effectively in the workplace. This author duo continue the trailblazing innovations that made the previous editions of Organizational Behavior recognized and adopted by the new generation organizational behavior instructor.

The McShane and Von Glinow product is acclaimed for:

• Readability, presentation of current knowledge
• Linking OB concepts and theories with reality
• Strong International / Global orientation
• Contemporary Theory Foundation (without the jargon)
• Active Learning and Critical Thinking Support
• Textbook’s philosophy OB knowledge is for everyone, not just traditional managers.  Organizational Behavior, 8e is written in the context of these emerging workplace realities.  This edition explains how emotions are the foundation of employee motivation, attitudes, and decisions; how social networks generate power and shape communication patterns; how self-concept influences individual behavior, team cohesion, and leadership; and how adopting a global mindset has become an important employee characteristic in this increasingly interconnected world.  This book also presents the reality that organizational behavior is not just for managers; it is relevant and valuable to anyone who works in and around organizations.

Table of Contents

Part 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Part2 INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND PROCESSES
Chapter 2 Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values
Chapter 3 Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations
Chapter 4 Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress
Chapter 5 Foundations of Employee Motivation
Chapter 6 Applied Performance Practices
Chapter 7 Decision Making and Creativity

Part3 TEAM PROCESSES
Chapter 8 Team Dynamics
Chapter 9 Communicating in Teams and Organizations
Chapter 10 Power and Influence in the Workplace
Chapter 11 Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace
Chapter 12 Leadership in Organizational Settings

Part4 ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES
Chapter 13 Designing Organizational Structures
Chapter 14 Organizational Culture
Chapter 15 Organizational Change

ADDITIONAL CASES
Case 1: A Mir Kiss?
Case 2: Arctic Mining Consultants
Case 3: From REO to Nuclear to Nucor
Case 4: Going to the X-Stream
Case 5: Keeping Suzanne Chalmers
Case 6: The Regency Grand Hotel
Case 7: Simmons Laboratories
Case 8: Tamarack Industries
Case 9: The Outstanding Faculty Award
Case 10: The Shipping Industry Accounting Team
Case 11: Vêtements Ltée
Appendix A Theory Building and Systematic Research Methods