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Sage Cases in Organizational Behaviour Perspectives from the New-Gen Workplace 2019 Edition by Mathew J Manimala, V. Vijaya, Ajit Chakravarti
New-gen organizations are different in their design, structure, culture and processes; new-gen employees are different in their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour-they need to be managed differently.With the development of new-gen organizations and the emergence of new-gen professionals, there is a need to document the behavioural issues and concerns of these workplaces. Cases in Organizational Behaviour presents 120 cases from the new-gen workplace that provide the readers insights into 'the good, the bad and the ugly' facets of the corporate lives of new-gen professionals. Based on real-life work experiences of corporate executives working with indigenous or multinational organizations operating in India, these cases address a variety of issues faced by professionals in new-gen organizations and their behavioural implications at the workplace.Key Features * 120 cases, classified under 10 major sub-themes of organizational behaviour (OB), covering as many as 18 professional sectors* Ideal for educating and training students aspiring to be part of new-gen organizations and employees already working with them* A general introduction along with abstracts and discussion questions for each case, to assist instructors and participants Table of contents : - Foreword by Pradip N. KhandwallaPrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I : Organizational Behaviour: Concepts, Methods and the Importance of Case-based Teaching and LearningIntroduction: OB as a DisciplineThe Cases and the Subthemes: An Overview of the Concepts and IssuesPART II: Abstracts, Cases and QuestionsTheme I: Personality1.1 Case: Turbulence of the Taciturn1.2 Case: Speed Thrills but Kills1.3 Case: The Boss and the Beautiful1.4 Case: The Frightened Soul1.5 Case: Friendly Fire1.6 Case: Taming the Workhorse1.7 Case: The Greener Pasture1.8 Case: A Quarrelsome Triad1.9 Case: The Litmus Test1.10 Case: Incorrigible Jack1.11 Case: The Thorny Rose1.12 Case: The Silent RevoltTheme II: Perception and Communication2.1 Case: Heart to Heart!2.2 Case: Unfair Appraisal2.3 Case: Disastrous Delegation2.4 Case: Survival of the Unfit2.5 Case: The Broken Promise2.6 Case: Crash of the High Flyer2.7 Case: The Step into Quicksand2.8 Case: The Tyranny of the New Boss2.9 Case: A Perplexing Situation2.10 Case: In Search of a MentorTheme III: Attitudes and Values3.1 Case: In the Name of Recognition3.2 Case: Pursuit of Personal Goals3.3 Case: The Bad Apple3.4 Case: The Playboy3.5 Case: Value for Whom?3.6 Case: To Be Or Not To Be?3.7 Case: Rusted Iron3.8 Case: A Hobson's Choice3.9 Case: The Diligent New Entrant3.10 Case: Mending Fences3.11 Case: Gripped by Fear3.12 Case: Troubles Galore3.13 Case: Times Have ChangedTheme IV: Leadership4.1 Case: Back to Square One4.2 Case: 'Dev, the Devil'4.3 Case: Could There Be a Silver Lining?4.4 Case: The Great Let Down4.5 Case: Protector or Predator4.6 Case: The New Manager with a New Style4.7 Case: An Imbroglio4.8 Case: The Aftermath4.9 Case: All Is Well That Ends Well?4.10 Case: A Battle for Survival4.11 Case: A Team in Disarray4.12 Case: Wielding the Stick4.13 Case: Walking the Tight RopeTheme V: Power and Politics5.1 Case: Games Managers Play5.2 Case: The American Dream5.3 Case: The Rat Race5.4 Case: The Unresponsive Boss5.5 Case: Unrewarded Performers5.6 Case: The Boss of Lies5.7 Case: Blow Your Trumpet5.8 Case: Good Work, Bad Luck5.9 Case: Algorithm for Career Success5.10 Case: Confronting the Corrupt5.11 Case: The Partisan Politics5.12 Case: The Fading MelodyTheme VI: Jobs and Roles6.1 Case: Victim of Friendship6.2 Case: Perils of Performance6.3 Case: Doing More with Less6.4 Case: Collegial Boss6.5 Case: Fickle Fortune6.6 Case: Achiever's Curse6.7 Case: Appraisal Blues6.8 Case: Etch Or Erase6.9 Case: Square Peg in a Round Hole6.10 Case: Misfit for the New Role6.11 Case: Shocks at Shock Electricals6.12 Case: Double Trouble6.13 Case: Siya's PredicamentTheme VII: Conflict and Collaboration7.1 Case: Management of Convenience7.2 Case: Two Sides of the Coin7.3 Case: Stealing Credits7.4 Case: No Respite In Sight7.5 Case: At the Crossroads7.6 Case: A Tough Call7.7 Case: No Way Out7.8 Case: Saga of the Merged Team7.9 Case: Deep in Quandary7.10 Case: Irreconcilable DifferencesTheme VIII: Group and Team Dynamics8.1 Case: The Wolf and the Lamb8.2 Case: The Boss's Favourite!8.3 Case: The Fun Team8.4 Case: Trekking with the Team8.5 Case: A Tall Man in Lilliput8.6 Case: The Blame Game!8.7 Case: Instant Stars8.8 Case: The Silent Rebellion8.9 Case: Different Rules for Different People8.10 Case: An Unpleasant Episode8.11 Case: Heydays Bygone!8.12 Case: Musical ChairTheme IX: Culture and Diversity9.1 Case: In the Name of Protection9.2 Case: On the Horns of a Dilemma9.3 Case: In Search of a Rescue Plan9.4 Case: Colliding Cultures9.5 Case: Silence of the Lamb9.6 Case: Birds of the Same Feather9.7 Case: Sense and Sensitivity9.8 Case: The Unchanging Season9.9 Case: Different Strokes for Different Folks9.10 Case: Pursuit of Passion9.11 Case: Nowhere to Escape9.12 Case: The Achievement Problem9.13 Case: Volks Services CompanyTheme X: Managing Change10.1 Case: A Tough Battle10.2 Case: Skeptics and Converts10.3 Case: Time for Change10.4 Case: Client Is King10.5 Case: Thorn in the Flesh10.6 Case: You Can't Have the Cake and Eat It Too10.7 Case: Metrics and Standards of Quality10.8 Case: Heads I Win,Tails You Lose10.9 Case: The Fading Spark10.10 Case: The Erratic Entrepreneur10.11 Case: Great Expectations10.12 Case: The Lingering DoubtTheme IndexCase IndexSubject Index