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The third edition of organizational behavior continues to present students with the appropriate blend of organizational theory and practice. The text cultivates an understanding of the scientific foundation of organizational behavior. Students are then able to apply organizational behavior to the contemporary realities of today's business environment and also the challenges facing both today's and tomorrow's managers. The central theme of organizational change emphasizes the demands placed on people and organizations to grow and adjust while maintaining their health and well being in an environment of constant and rapid change.
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This contemporary, skills-based text blends theory and practical examples in its presentation of traditional organizational behavior topics. The Third Edition highlights the changing nature of managerial work and careers, and the demands placed on people to grow and adjust while maintaining health and well being for themselves and their organizations. An overview of six companies is used to illustrate and link key concepts throughout the text. These companies are:Gateway 2000, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Ford, Harpo Products, and the American Red Cross. Globalization, cultural diversity, technology and ethics are four themes interwoven through the text presenting current and relevant issues that managers must face on a daily basis.
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