This revision of ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR includes a renewed emphasis on the text's multifaceted approach, which is reflected in a new subtitle: SCIENCE, THE REAL WORLD, AND YOU. "Science" refers to roots of the discipline and the way the book is anchored in research tradition--both classic research as well as leading-edge scholarship. "The Real World" reflects current trends in organizations and takes shape as examples from all types of organizations. "You" reflects the opportunities to grow and develop both as individuals and organizations. The book helps students learn not only the concepts and theories that enhance the management of human behavior at work, but also how to practice these skills. A wealth of proven features, cases, exercises, and examples--including six new focus companies--stimulate interest and discussion; demonstrate how theories and research apply; and prompt cognitive and skill-based learning. Established organizational behavior topics are discussed, including motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication, as are emerging issues shaping the field. The exciting theme of change clearly demonstrates how attitudes and behaviors within an organization are affected by change and the new opportunities and experiences change presents. Supporting themes focus on globalization, diversity, and ethics....

Study the scholarly foundations upon which the science of organizational behavior is built. Open a window that allows you to closely examine the realities of contemporary life in organizations today. See how to transform business challenges into personal opportunities and organizational advantages. Discover all of this and more with the insights found in Nelson/Quick's UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3E. This well-respected text builds upon a powerful theme of change to clearly demonstrate how change not only affects attitudes and behaviors within an organization, but also offers new opportunities and experiences for those who can learn how to profit from its potential. This edition addresses timeless organizational behavior topics, such as motivation, leadership, teamwork and communication, as well as some of the emerging issues shaping the field of organizational behavior today. Supporting themes focus on the challenges and opportunities within globalization, diversity, and ethics today. You learn not only the concepts and theories that help enhance the management of human behavior at work, but also learn how to practice these skills. Numerous intriguing examples--including four new focus companies presented at the beginning and end of each chapter--demonstrate, in depth, how theories and research apply and translate into practical skills. New Discussion and Communication Questions and Ethical Dilemmas bring issues of ethics, personal integrity, and character to the forefront. You learn how to answer today's demands on the individual to learn, grow, and adjust as this book equips you for success within today's changing world of work....