Organizational Behavior- Vantage Learning Platform

A Skill-Building Approach

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KEY FEATURES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: A SKILL-BUILDING APPROACH, THIRD EDITION

New to this Edition:

• 80% new chapter references provide the most current research on OB concepts and theories.
• New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chapter explains the importance of DEI in organizational behavior, identifying the different ways businesses can promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• Updated chapter on Personality and Individual Differences includes two new cases on Adobe and The Peak Fleet, and has updated coverage of nature versus nurture, trait theories of personality, and assessing and interpreting character strengths.
• New and expanded coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work, emotional intelligence and cultural variations in emotional expression, and the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI).
• 15 new case studies on real-world companies such as Zoom, Sephora, and Hilton.
• New experiential exercises and new online exercises have been added to each chapter for easy use in face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.

Key Features:

• Emphasis on explaining why organizational behavior matters and debunking the myth that OB is just common sense.
• Up For Debate features challenge students to think critically about controversial management issues.
• Examining the Evidence boxed features unpack cutting-edge research findings.
• A skill-building approach along with an emphasis on critical thinking equips students with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in today’s organizations.
• 30 real-world case studies profile a wide range of companies and individuals using OB theories and concepts.
• Experiential exercises, online self-assessments, and Thinking Critically questions allow students to engage with the content and understand how organizational behavior affects their lives.