The most important element in any organization is its people. By utilizing human talent effectively, all of an organization¿s other resources become much more feasibly managed. Recognizing this, the behavioral sciences have become an integral part of the field of management and the knowledge base of organizational behavior has proliferated. The forty readings collected in the Third Edition of Classics of Organizational Behavior introduce readers to outstanding contributions to the professional literature of the discipline. This insightful compilation provides broad coverage of over one hundred years of writings on all aspects of organizational behavior, including motivation; performance; interpersonal and group behavior; leadership; power; change and development; and the interaction between organizations, work processes, and people.

Incorporating a collection of readings from recognised scholars in economics, sociology, statistics, maths, engineering and psychology, this te×t aims to reflect the field of management and organisational behaviour while broadening its understanding.

CLASSIC READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organizational behavior. Because of this effective organization and a thorough introduction, many instructors use this reader as the sole text for their courses.

Intended for courses in Organizational Behavior and Organization Theory taught in departments of political science, public administration, sociology, and business administration. This reader includes a chronology of the important historical events in the field and an extensive introduction that allows it to stand alone as a text.

"Revising and updating this textbook is truly a labor of love. In completing this twelfth edition of Organizational Behavior and Management, we reviewed the most current theories, research, and organizational applications for possible inclusion. We retained the classic, influential, and long-standing work in organizational behavior. Chapter by chapter, we made a concerted effort to add several more company and other real-world examples (e.g., COVID-19's impact on organizations and managers) to make the content more relevant and interesting for students. Our own teaching of organizational behavior and many excellent suggestions from the reviewers of the previous edition were factored into each phase of the revision"--