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Cengage Learning Organizational Behavior: A South-Asian Perspective, 7Th Edition by Khandelwal and Nelson
Key Features: Science: These features deal with the broad and deep research roots of the organizational behavior discipline. The Real World: These features reflect what is going on in organizations of all types: public and private, large and small, product and service oriented. You: These self-assessment exercises provide the student with feedback on an important aspect of the topic. Thinking Ahead and Looking Back: These opening and closing features frame the chapter with a vignette from one of six focus organizations: CarMax, IKEA, Facebook, Nordstrom, Research in Motion, and Deloitte. Diversity Dialogue: These are real-life stories drawn from news headlines that are presented in a way designed to stimulate frank dialogue and discussion. Ethical Dilemma: An Ethical Dilemma has been crafted for each chapter that offers students an opportunity to engage in ethical debate and moral reasoning concerning tough decisions and situations. Experiential Exercises: Two group-oriented experiential exercises are included at the end of each chapter. They are designed for students to work in teams to learn more about an important aspect of the chapters topic. Cases: Cases based on the chapter themes are included at the end of all chapters. Special cases on the South-Asian environment are included toward the end of the book. About the Book: Organizational Behavior: 7th Edition Organizational behavior is the study of individual behavior and group dynamics in organizational settings. It focuses on timeless topics like motivation, leadership, teamwork, and communication. Organizational behavior also encompasses contemporary issues in organizations. How do we encourage employees to act ethically, to engage in organizational citizenship behaviors, to go above and beyond the call of duty to exhibit exceptional performance? How do we restructure organizations in the face of increasing competition? What is the new psychological contract between employees and organizations?