Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations

The sub-discipline of management which studies the behavior of humans in organizational settings is known as organizational behavior. It can be classified into micro-level, meso-level and macro-level. It employs various research methods and techniques such as regression analysis, time series analysis, computer simulation, structural equation modeling, ethnography, etc. Some of the key aspects of this discipline are decision making, leadership, employee mistreatment, public relations, motivation and organizational culture. The organizational theory focuses on explaining the working of an organization. It seeks to develop an understanding about structures and processes of different organizations, and the manner in which these organizations interact with one another, and the larger society. These can be divided into economic theories, system theories and institutional theories. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of organizational behavior. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on organizational behavior have been included herein. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.