Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know

Master organizational behavior concepts with this self-study book and become a leader of better management practices.

After reading this book, you will be able to learn:

• Meaning of organizational behavior
• Best practices for managing topics such as office politics, diversity, learning and development, and stress in the workforce
• How organizations develop and retain talent
• How organizations develop high performance work systems that maximize outcomes at all levels
• Skills of an effective leader who creates a high-performance work culture

Like people, organizations have different personalities that are impacted by more than just brand identity. Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know covers dimensions of the relationships between an organization at the individual, group and overall organizational levels. If you have ever questioned how organizations adapt to the changing demands of the twenty-first century, then this book is the resource you need.

Organizational behavior theories can help leadership determine how their organization should respond to the conditions impacting the twenty-first century workforce, including new technologies, market conditions, natural disasters, and labor shortages. The book moves seamlessly through every level of an organization as it explores the best practices for developing and retaining talent. It explores the group dynamics of the workplace, how to utilize human resource potential, and ultimately, how to be an effective leader in a high-performance workplace. With chapter quizzes to reinforce concepts and a glossary of key terms, this book is a must-have introductory guide for newcomers and a resource for seasoned professionals.

About the Series

The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.