Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations
By Ricky W. Griffin, Jean M. Phillips
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Balance today's most recent organizational behavior developments and trends with proven classic management ideas when you use Griffin/Phillips' "Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations," 15th Edition. This applied, student-oriented approach emphasizes how to think and act like a successful manager. Updated learning features, chapter-opening Real-World Challenges, the latest research findings and revised content reflect today's changes in organizational behavior (OB). Current, applied examples from known organizations work with in-chapter cases, self-assessments and exercises to create a reader-friendly focus. Students examine OB's emerging issues, including AI, hybrid and remote work and DEI controversies as they develop the skills, tools and resources to succeed and lead others in the modern workplace. MindTap digital resources further reinforce critical OB concepts.
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Balance today's most recent organizational behavior developments and trends with proven classic management ideas when you use Griffin/Phillips' "Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations," 15th Edition. This applied, student-oriented approach emphasizes how to think and act like a successful manager. Updated learning features, chapter-opening Real-World Challenges, the latest research findings and revised content reflect today's changes in organizational behavior (OB). Current, applied examples from known organizations work with in-chapter cases, self-assessments and exercises to create a reader-friendly focus. Students examine OB's emerging issues, including AI, hybrid and remote work and DEI controversies as they develop the skills, tools and resources to succeed and lead others in the modern workplace. MindTap digital resources further reinforce critical OB concepts.
Updated Real-World Challenges encourage active participation and provoke in-depth thinking as students explore well-known organizations like Coinbase, Twitter and Spotify while uncovering the organizational principles behind today’s headline-making topics.
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Analytical case studies embedded in each chapter help students build relevant analytical skills through active learning and discussion. Their concise format -- more manageable than traditional Harvard or Ivey cases -- makes them ideal for in-class engagement.
Active learning resources -- including cases, activities and exercises at the end of each chapter -- provide instructors with integrated tools that support dynamic learning experiences both in person and online.
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Part 1. Introduction to Organizational Behavior
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