Organizational Behavior: In Practice
Product Details
Author(s): Maureen Snow Andrade
ISBN: 9781644964781
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2020
Available Formats
Format: GRLContent (online access)
$123.53
Overview of
Organizational Behavior: In Practice

Organizational Behavior in Practice is a digital, interactive publication that provides foundational knowledge of organizational behavior concepts and theories and their application while emphasizing skills such as critical thinking, written communication, and teamwork. Consisting of 12 topics, the eBook engages learners in key concepts and theories, real-life management scenarios, and peer review and self-assessment activities to deepen understanding. Rather than a static encyclopedic presentation of information, the content is delivered through well-designed, media-rich activities. Instructors can assign point values to the various activities to track learners’ progress.
About the Author
Maureen Snow Andrade
Maureen Snow Andrade is a professor in the Organizational Leadership Department at Utah Valley University. She has an EdD in higher education leadership from the University of Southern California and holds the distinction of Principal Fellow from the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Dr. Andrade’s research interests include business education, international student transitions and linguistic development, distance education, learning outcomes assessment, and leadership. She is a regular presenter at national and international conferences and her work has been published extensively. She is a former associate vice president, associate dean, department chair, and director. Dr. Andrade is currently an associate editor for Higher Education Pedagogies and former editor of the TESL Journal.
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Topic 2: Groups and Teams
Topic 3: Perception, Personality, and Values
Topic 4: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Topic 5: Emotions and Moods
Topic 6: Diversity
Topic 7: Motivation
Topic 8: Communication
Topic 9: Power and Politics
Topic 10: Conflict and Negotiation
Topic 11: Leadership
Topic 12: Organizational Culture, Decision Making, and Change