Essentials of organizational behavior / Stephen P. Robbins.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior, -- The Field of Organizational Behavior, -- Goals of Organizational Behavior, -- Challenges and Opportunities for OB: A Managerial Perspective. -- The Individual in the Organization. -- Foundations of Individual Behavior. -- Values, -- Attitudes, -- Perception. -- Learning. -- Implications for Managers. -- Personality and Emotions. -- Implications for Managers. -- Basic Motivation Concepts. -- Early Theories of Motivation. -- Contemporary Theories of Motivation. -- Don't Forget: Motivation Theories Are Culture-Bound!. -- Implications for Managers. -- Motivation: From Concepts to Applications. -- Management by Objectives. -- Behavior Modification. -- Employee Recognition Programs. -- Employee Involvement Programs. -- Job Redesign and Scheduling Programs. -- Variable-Pay Programs. -- Skill-Based Pay Plans. -- A Final Thought: Motivating the Diversified Workforce. -- Implications for Managers. -- Individual Decision Making. -- How Should Decisions Be Made?. -- How Decisions Are Actually Made in Organizations. -- Ethics in Decision Making. -- Implications for Managers. -- Groups in the Organization. -- Foundations of Group Behavior. -- Defining and Classifying Groups. -- Group Decision Making. -- Implications for Managers. -- Understanding Work Teams. -- Why Have Teams Become So Popular?. -- Teams Versus Groups: What's the Difference?. -- Types of Teams. -- Creating Effective Teams. -- Turning Individuals into Team Players. -- Teams and Quality Management. -- Beware! Teams Aren't Always the Answer.-- Implications for Managers.