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"Contemporary students put extraordinary demands on OB instructors and textbooks alike. On one hand, students immersed in quantitative courses such as fi nance and accounting and other business disciplines are often quick to dismiss OB/management courses as "soft" or "elementary" or "common sense"-so there is a pressing need for relevance and richness. On the other hand, modern technology and short attention spans have created an aversion to the theoretical grounding and evidence-based education necessary to build true understanding and applicable skills. Thoughtful OB and management instructors are therefore often torn between opting for a traditional descriptive text, strong on concepts and defi nitions, but with little application focus, or choosing a more popular-press reading, strong on war-story anecdotes and prescriptions (often more popular with students), but short on theory and evidence"--

"For undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational behavior.The world's most successful organizational behavior textOrganizational Behavior provides the information you want, in the language your students understand.Reflecting the most recent research and events within the field of OB, the 19th Edition continues its hallmark focus on clear writing, cutting-edge content, and intuitive pedagogy. There's a reason why Robbins and Judge's OB textbooks have educated millions of students and have been translated into 20 languages: because of a commitment to provide engaging, cutting-edge material that helps students understand and connect with this important field of study.Hallmark features of this titleCareer-focused resources help students develop the skills today's employers are looking forAn Employability Skills Matrix in each chapter shows the professional relevance of specific pieces of chapter content and text features.Current, real-world examples help readers understand how to apply OB conceptsEach chapter opens with a real company example that demonstrates the topics that will be covered.Profiles of real company leaders throughout the text illustrate how course concepts have helped their success.Photos and captions link the chapter content to contemporary real-life worldwide situations.New and updated features of this titleContent reflects the most current developments in OB researchNEW and UPDATED: The new edition features over 800 new examples and references that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion; COVID-19 and crisis management; remote work and telecommuting; and much more.REVISED: Chapters on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Communication, Culture and Change, and Stress and Health present cutting-edge perspectives on these important topics (Chapters 2, 11, 16, and 18).NEW and UPDATED: Point-Counterpoint, An Ethical Choice, and Myth or Science?expand students' learning.NEW: Toward a Better World features highlight social responsibility, justice, and ethics issues facing organizations today.NEW and UPDATED: OB Polls highlight current statistics that challenge common assumptions.Assessments test students' knowledgeNEW: Assignable Personal Inventory Assessments allow students to personally reflect on topics related to key chapter concepts. Available only in Revel.NEW and UPDATED: End-of-chapter material, including Experiential Activities, Ethical Dilemmas, Cases, and Questions for Review, has been substantially revised."

Fast track route to understanding and managing human behaviour in organizations Covers the key areas of OB, from understanding individual and group behaviour patterns and attitudes to work to building successful organizations and improving your personal effectiveness in the workplace Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including Tesco, Sears, Sundaram-Clayton and The Natural Step, and ideas from the smartest thinkers including Charles Handy, Jack Wood, Edgar Schein and Shoshana Zuboff Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide