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Elsbach, Kimberly D.

Contemporary organizational behavior : from ideas to action / Kimberly D. Elsbach, Anna B. Kayes, D. Christopher Kayes. - xix, 676 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1 Introduction --
Topic Summary 1 Introduction To Organizational Behavior --
Introduction to Contemporary Organizational Behavior --
What Is an Organization? --
What Is Organizational Behavior? --
A Field of Study --
Interdisciplinary --
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches --
Applied --
Understanding the Contemporary Organization --
Who Benefits from Organizational Behavior? --
How Can Organizational Behavior Help You? --
Skills Necessary in Contemporary Organizations --
Conclusion --
OB At Work: Avon CEO Sheri McCoy Leads Organizational Turnaround Relying on Organizational Behavior Principles --
Spotlight on Research: Fitting in During the First 90 Days of Employment --
Expert Contribution: Challenges of Leadership: The Relevance of Organizational Behavior, by David L. Bradford --
Expert Contribution: How Companies Keep on Winning: A System for Developing Global Leaders, by Robert Fulmer --
Part 2 Individual Processes in Organizations --
Topic Summary 2 Individual Characteristics --
Introduction to Individual Characteristics --
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities --
Developing Competencies --
Competency Models --

ISBN: 9789332578043 (pbk)

LCCN: 2014028698

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Organizational behavior.
Organizational learning.

Dewey Class. No.: 658.4 / ELS-C 2017 11145