Organizational Behavior Managing People and Organizations

Prepare today to become a strong, effective manager tomorrow with the powerful insights, solid concepts, and reader-friendly approach in ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, 11e, International Edition. This text equips you with the skills and practical understanding to meet the management challenges of a new century. You will delve into the fundamentals of human behavior in today's organizations as the book balances classic management ideas with thorough coverage of the most recent OB developments and contemporary trends, such as the effects of the economic downturn, how to manage people in these challenging times; the new role of stress on motivation and leadership; the effects of downsizing, the trends towards 'greening' businesses, outsourcing, OB and the services sector, and the stresses on company's ethical standards. Memorable examples from organizations and managers you will instantly recognize are woven throughout the book and work with fresh new cases and proven boxed features that focus on pressing issues and reinforce the book's practical perspective. You will find yourself equipped and energized for the most exciting task of tomorrow: managing people effectively within competitive organizations.