Essentials of organizational behavior - Terri A. Scandura

Author Terri A. Scandura uses an evidence-based approach to introduce students to new models proven to enhance the well-being, motivation, and productivity of people in the work place.
The book is built around an organising framework designed to help students understand individual behaviour and learn how to influence and motivate others, build relationships and lead change.

New case studies including on topics such as virtual teams, equal pay and the gender wage gap and the use of apps at work introduce timely and relevant discussions to help foster student engagement are included with the interactive eBook .

The new 2nd edition includes:

• A new Emotions and moods chapter that
  delves into topics like emotional intelligence, emotional contagion and affective neuroscience


• A new Power and Politics chapter that unpacks the most effective influence strategies and helps students develop their political skills


• A streamlined table of contents now combines perception and decision making in a single chapter and change and stress in a single chapter


• Rigorously updated with the latest research to include expanded coverage of Machiavellian leadership, ethical decision making and organisational design though change


• Best Practice in Research in Action boxes as well as Toolkit Activities and Self-Assessments have been added to make the text even ore hands on and practical.

The book is supported by online resources, including a coursepack for instructors consisting of assessment tools, assignable SAGE Premium video, sample course syllabi and lecture notes. Whilst for students, there is a study site that includes eFlashcards, chapter summaries, video resources and access to SAGE journal content.

Suitable reading for students on Organizational Behavior modules.