Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know: A Comprehensive Guide to Leadership, Motivation, Team Dynamics, & Workplace Dynamics for Managers 2nd ed. Edition

(1) The study of Organizational Behavior is complex. Yet, this well-written textbook titled “Organizational Behavior Essentials” makes it easy for a student to master the subject matter in a textbook using the self-study method; (2) Students take a quiz at the end of each chapter. This ensures students’ success in mastering organizational behavior; (3) Answers are provided for each quiz making it easy for a student to self-evaluate after its completion; (4) the textbook is in a focused style and written examples are provided for each concept for the student. As the textbook is illustrated with examples, a student is expected to learn the concepts easily. Overall, excellent writing and format of the textbook, and the price is right.
–Dr. Benito Garza
South Texas College

This book will be an industry standard on how you provide a blueprint for creating a more sustainable and equitable work environment. The four major areas that are important for readers to understand are: A) Culture and Communication; B) Diversity and Inclusion; C) High Performance Work Teams, and D) Talent Development. Organizational Behavior Essential Matters! It will provide a strategic developmental framework for re-invigorating your employees to high-level success.
–Denean Robinson
Instructor of Workforce Continuing Education

The world has changed considerably in recent years. Technology and globalization have had a significant impact on many aspects of our lives, including the way we work. If you have not been able to keep up with the new trends but want to run a successful business, I recommend that you read Vibrant Publishers’ Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted to Know. In this volume (an incredible mine of information), you will have at your disposal valuable material on development theories, how to manage diversity and inclusion, how to motivate your team, and much, much more. Additionally, Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted to Know includes a very useful glossary, quizzes, and summaries for each chapter. It is rare to find a book that helps its readers in a significant way, but Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted to Know does this and more. Vibrant Publishers has done an excellent job of researching and analyzing the issues that interest everyone who wants to run a successful organization. I particularly like that Vibrant Publishers stresses the importance of creating the best possible atmosphere in the workplace. Moreover, I appreciate how they emphasize the positive impact that diversity brings to every company. Overall, Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is very well-balanced and clear, and the chapter summaries and quizzes are helpful. After reading this book, readers will not doubt what is worth doing for the success of their organization. I recommend it to anyone who wants to remain competitive in the market.
— Astrid Iustulin, Readers’ Favorite

This book will make a valuable addition to a business library or a public library with a business collection.
— Tim Neale, Aurora Public Library, Canada

A concise guide in helping the reader understand the components of organizations as well as identify what makes a successful organization
— Jeff Conner, Library Director, Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan

I recommend this book if you are first learning the art of leadership, or just need reminders on the aspects of management.
— Annie Bahringer, Library Director, North Shore Library

Organizational Behaviors is a vast subject of study and it requires a comprehensive and holistic approach to understand it. This book has nicely presented the essential concepts of Organizational Behaviors in easy language for the students of management programs. The quizzes at the end of the chapters are helpful in self assessments of the learning. All essential and relevant aspects related to Organizational Behavior are considered in this book and it is useful for the practitioners also.
— ANANT KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Professor- Information Systems and Analytics,Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi

“I was impressed with the completeness of the book’s outline of topics, and the apt succinctness of the sentences. I imagined that someone whose command of English was AS a second language (but who had ‘mastered the language’ for professional competency) would find this book relatively easy to use (in getting up to speed on OB – organizational behavior). The language was clear, succinct, and neither overly ‘colorful’ nor cliché-ridden nor ridden with suboptimally nuanced word selections, as one sometimes sees when an author speaks only one language, but really well. IMO the writing was apt. I think that the text book is aptly named – ESSENTIALS of OB – not everything, but everything one needs (or even would WANT) to know, even if that were the ONLY OB book one ever read during a professional career in a complex organization (and most of MY professional career HAS been in such organizations).”
— Advisory Board: Quantum Risk ,Analytics; Executive Director: Vegetarian Resource Center; Consultant; Editor; Wikipedian Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In my opinion, the quality and scope of the subject studied is sufficient. Comprehensive and detailed research. I think research is an appropriate and detailed study for students, professionals and entrepreneurs. I think they can benefit from this research. Behavior, intention, etc. in individual psychology topics are not covered enough Behavior, intention, etc. in individual psychology. Topics are not covered enough. It should be reviewed again. It should be reviewed again. Change and stress management issues have not been adequately researched. There are missing words in the glosarry section. It must be completed.
— Dr. Bilal Çankır, Istanbul Medeniyet University

This introductory business and management text glosses over many important OB topics but, if all its content is mastered, readers likely would become conversational in the field. Online and print sources from the past 3 years are cited. Throughout the book, the language is clunky and awkward and could confuse both native English speakers and ESL students. End of chapter tests are easy but not tricky or deceptive; they should be good markers of the student’s basic comprehension of each chapter’s most basic contents. Anyone with good intelligence who works in complex organizations could possibly benefit from reading this entire text with comprehension.
— Maynard S. Clark, RoundSquare Consulting

Reading a book on organizational behavior subject matter can be boring and arduous to read. This book, Organizational Behavior Essentials is put in plain language. It is an easy read that allows the reader to visualize the subject matter. The flow of the book is not only supported by the plain talk language but provides charts that enhance the visualization of the content. The sections in each chapter are not long and wordy. Organizational Behavior Essentials is constructed in a way that can provide organizations with what equates to a training and development guide. Organizational Behavior Essentials is a very comprehensive book that will allow any organization to come together and engage in a meaningful team-building experience. Each chapter of the book offers the reader an array of topics, short but meaningful sections with chapter summaries, and capped off with a concluding quiz. This book is a great read for individual personal development or it can be used in a team setting.
— Arthur C. Horn, M.S.A., M.B.A, CFEI, GCDF, CCSP

As said by Dee Hock, Managing people in the organizational setting defines the success of the organization. This book assists/supports managers to put forth organization first when it comes to organizational achievements. The book helps to understand how to on-board existing employees in organizations to create healthy, buy-ins, and conducive work culture to nurture organizational growth. As Organizational behavior is a complex setup where the managers treat human minds as their experimental lab it works on a diversity of mind-sets to work together as a high-performance work team. The ‘Organizational Behavior Essentials’ as the manuscript support a strategic framework for rejuvenating employees for better outcomes and productivity. In short, the book enables managers with a concise guide to understanding the components of the organization and developing them for the holistic development of organizations. The Q&A section provides an opportunity for the learner to understand the progress and key aspects of the concept. The chapter summary section at the end of each chapter is the linkage between the two chapters.
— Prof. Abhijit Khurape Management Faculty, AISSMS Institute of Management, Pune

The book was easily understandable and can be applicable to all levels of Crowd. But in some places the words used are grammatically doesn’t suit the management stream. For Example, in page 17 – heading 1.7 – What OD is not: Mislead the whole concept in a total confusing state. I do understand writing a book for 100+ pages is not an easy task, but grammatical mistake will take the hard work to the negative impact . The steps of Action Research Plan change can be modified as it is confusing with repeated nature ( pg. 55). The words like – Obtrusively can be simplified into simple languages (pg.99). A subdivision Topic – 5.5 Data Analysis (Pg.101 ) is too elaborative. The Quiz which is given at the end of each topic, is much appreciable one. It is indeed an good idea for better understanding and review process for the learners. The Book can be Recommended to Students and also to people who do their Studied through Distance education mode and also to Entrepreneurs. The books can be used for B.com ( all courses ), BBA, MBA, MA HRM and other stream which has Principles of Management and Human Resources Management. Congrats and all the best to Self Management Series books and also to Mr. Ankur Mithal
— Paul W. Harp, Adjunct Professor, Project Management North Arkansas College

OB is a very typical and comprehensive subject as per management curriculum is to be talked about. The book tries to cover every aspect of the subject for management students. The summary at the end of the chapter is the best feature of the book.
— Dr Vivek Sharma, Faculty- Research Methods Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore

The book is a congruent guide leading you from one chapter to another. Right from making readers comprehend different dimensions of evolution of HR theories, developing talent, communicating in groups and building high performance teams, the book is an insightful piece of excellence in escalating the decision making skills and motivational aspects of the readers who are aspiring to achieve parameters of professional success.
— Ms. Jyoti Kukreja, Assistant Professor, Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji, New Delhi

The study of organizational behavior helps to understand the impact of the entrepreneur or an organization on its workers. It gives proper information about how an entrepreneur’s attitude towards workers should be. This confirms how to make your workplace psychologically safe. It is helpful in laying the foundation for building a conducive workplace, will motivate workers and entrepreneurs to take up developmental activities and will also boost morale. In this book, the author has presented an efficient organizational behavior in very simple words, which will help the students of management to understand the different components of the concerned subject. I recommend this book to all the students to study.
Dr. Kishor Kumar, Assistant Professor Department of Economics Hp University Regional Centre Dharamshala District Kangra H.P

I work for the government which is a massive organization. My previous work experience was in the private sector so going public was a big change for me. I’m young in my career and I work with people twice my age so I am always looking for ways to delicately shake up the work place without ruining our mission. This was a great read with solid information. I’m not going to be able to change the whole government but I’ll try to implement some of the things I’ve learned and also try to keep things I learned about as well.
— Ashlie Sannan, Net Galley

A perfect book for those who manage teams and do lot of people management activities. Given the virtual work environment we are living in right now, this book holds a lot of information on how to make sure the organization work in a better way. The book will be released on 15th Sep, 2021.
–MadhuriPalaji, Net Galley

This book is a great resource for managers, planners and business consultants. Heck, it’s great for every person that works for an organization. Green or seasoned, there’s insight in this book for everyone on topics such as office politics, diversity, effective leading, learning and development, and stress in the workforce. I’m very pleased I picked up a copy of Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know. If you’re thinking about getting a copy of this book, I highly recommend it.
— Shelly Harlander, Net Galley

Vibrant Publishers compiled a 101 book Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know. Topics like office politics, feedback, learning and development, dealing with stress and conflicts, hiring and dismissing staff are addressed. This instance in the self-learning management series aims to promote an open, diverse culture in which people can strive and become high-performance teams.
–Henk-Jan van der Klis, Net Galley

Vibrant Publishers, USA is a leading publishing house with focus on high-quality books for IT professionals, management professionals, and graduate students. Vibrant Publishers has redefined the way in which rich content can be made available to today’s fast-paced generation. This new generation’s need-to-know-now attitude and the highly competitive business environment has triggered these series of books that have ‘just the essential’ information. Vibrant Publishers is committed to publishing content-rich books, concise and approachable enabling more people to read and benefit from them. “Leading with the authority includes not only making decisions for a department, business unit or organization, but also it is imperative for leaders to be proficient at negotiation skills with effective decision making.” I loved this book from Vibrant Publishing. They offer so many books to help you grow within your current role and offer excellent advice with easy-to-understand examples. Not only does this book have a ton of helpful information, but there are chapter quizzes to test your knowledge as well as chapter summaries that neatly wrap the chapter up. Regardless of the role you play in a business or a position you’re looking to play, this book is filled with information that will help take you to the next level. Every aspect is broken down in bite-sized pieces and explained in plain language. This is a resource for leaders and for those who may just need a little inspiration. Learning is a constant in any successful business and having books like this that keep you engaged and offer tools to ensure understanding, and it’s easy to put into practice the things between these pages.
— Katy Corbeil, Net Galley User Whether before reading this book or afterwards, this reviewer does not know that much about organizational behavior as a broad, overarching concept. Despite my personal flaws and knowledge gaps, this book provides useful fill-ins. First and foremost, the author describes different types of various leadership styles while laying out strong and weak points of each. Next, the author is sure to define the strong points of diverse teams, where “”””diversity”””” refers to differences (among other things) in ethnic, national, religious, and genders. The use of quizzes at the end of each chapter serves as an effective reinforcement of basic lessons in the book. Further, the author displays relevant concerns for the 21st century by emphasizing the roles of diversity, morale and employee perception of the workplace. Retaining skilled workers is not simply a case of paying the right people enough money, and the value of diversity is not just a question of paying attention to various quotas. Further, this reviewer greatly appreciates the emphasis on basic cultural competence and the need to understand the people who may make up a business team, considering the increasing importance of diverse teams and the need for multilingualism and multicultural competence in leadership.
— Matthew, Librarything User

I was impressed with the completeness of the book’s outline of topics, and the apt succinctness of the sentences. I imagined that someone whose command of English was AS a second language (but who had ‘mastered the language’ for professional competency) would find this book relatively easy to use (in getting up to speed on OB – organizational behavior). The language was clear, succinct, and neither overly ‘colorful’ nor cliché-ridden nor ridden with suboptimally nuanced word selections, as one sometimes sees when an author speaks only one language, but really well. IMO the writing was apt. I think that the text book is aptly named – ESSENTIALS of OB – not everything, but everything one needs (or even would WANT) to know, even if that were the ONLY OB book one ever read during a professional career in a complex organization (and most of MY professional career HAS been in such organizations).
Maynard S. Clark, Librarything

PROS

• – I appreciated the historical context as a generalized overview.
• – the emphasis on global perspectives was a unique inclusion.
• – Diversity and inclusion is all the buzz these days.
• – Shared services is a thing.
• – I appreciate the reward systems that not only looks at monetary incentives but rewards a sense of belonging.

“”Grace, Librarything

This is a very good read for organizational behavior — it helped me see how I should manage, employ, and divide up job duties to my employees. I would recommend this book to anyone looking into management and leadership responsibilities.
— Allison Marie, Librarything

This is a well-rounded introduction for beginners to the fundamentals of organizational behavior. It has a few significant shortcomings. Pros:

• It covers all the major topics of organizational behavior.
• The language is non-technical and easy for the layman to understand.
• Self-quizzes (with answers shown at the end) for every chapter are a good way to verify absorption of the material.
• There is a glossary and a bibliography (of sorts).
• The Table of Contents is detailed enough to support finding any major topic quickly.

–Tim Musgrove, Librarything

This serves as a good little primer volume on organizational behavior. The organization is excellent – each chapter begins with an overview of topics to be covered, then addresses the topics and ends with a short summary (followed by a short quiz). The material is presented at a very high level and is geared to only providing an introduction to the material. Although there is a bibliography at the end, i believe the authors would be much better served having a section for “”further reading”” at the end of each chapter.
— Jasoos, Librarything

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