Essentials of Organizational Behavior - Vantage Learning Platform

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NEW AND KEY FEATURES OF ESSENTIALS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, THIRD EDITION

• New “What’s #Trending in OB?” and Research in Action boxes keep readers up to date on timely topics such as social media addiction and virtual work teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• New Toolkit Activities provide additional opportunities for students to apply the material through team exercises and role-playing.
• New and updated Case Studies cover current issues in organizational behavior such as “Perspective Taking: Health Versus Wealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
• Discussion Questions have been added for all Toolkit Activities, Case Studies, and self-assessments.
  An organizing framework helps students understand individual behavior and learn how to influence and motivate others, build relationships, and lead change.
• An evidence-based approach introduces students to theories, models, and concepts that are validated by research with an emphasis on newer approaches.
• Chapter-opening scenarios feature research on an interesting real-world problem based on research or practice.
• Leadership Implications at the end of each chapter help students understand how leaders can use OB concepts to affect positive change at the individual, group, and organizational level.
• Chapter Toolkits in each chapter include key terms, toolkit activities, a short case study, and self-assessments that allow students to review and apply concepts to master the material.