Principles of Organizational Behavior

Explore invaluable management advice informed by the latest in organizational and industrial behaviour research In the newly revised Third Edition of Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior: Indispensable Knowledge for Evidence-Based Management, world-renowned organizational behaviourists Edwin A. Locke and Craig L. Pearce deliver a comprehensive and authoritative discussion of sound management practices informed by the most recent evidence and research in organizational and industrial psychology. In the book, the authors present: Complimentary and downloadable video material linked to each chapter Executive interviews and author interviews, new cases, assessments, inventories and exercises Updated chapters written by world-leading experts on the covered topics An indispensable resource for students of human resources, organizational behaviour, industrial psychology, public administration and related subjects, Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior will assist students and professionals seeking the latest evidence-based management guidance.

Preface ix Acknowledgements xiii Introduction xv 1 Select on Intelligence 1 Frank L. Schmidt and In-Sue Oh 2 Select on Conscientiousness and Emotional Stability 27 Michael K. Mount and Murray R. Barrick 3 Structure Interviews to Recruit and Hire the Best People 47 Cynthia Kay Stevens 4 Attain Emotional Control by Understanding What Emotions Are 65 Edwin A. Locke 5 Motivate Employee Performance Through Goal Setting 83 Gary P. Latham 6 Cultivate Self-Efficacy for Personal and Organizational Effectiveness 113 Albert Bandura 7 Pay for Performance 137 Kathryn M. Bartol 8 Promote Job Satisfaction Through Mental Challenge 161 Timothy A. Judge, Ryan Klinger, and Meng Li 9 Follow the Science to Make Training Work 179 Eduardo Salas and Kevin C. Stagl 10 Embed Performance Appraisals into Broader Performance or Management Systems 211 Maria Rotundo and Kelly D. Murumets 11 Use Participation to Share Information and Distribute Knowledge 237 John A. Wagner III 12 Recognizing Employees 255 Jean M. Phillips, Kathryn E. Dlugos, and Hee Man Park 13 Sustain Organizational Performance Through Continuous Learning, Change, and Realignment 271 Michael Beer 14 Empowerment's Pivotal Role in Enhancing Effective Self- and Shared Leadership 293 Jay A. Conger and Craig L. Pearce 15 Effective Use of Power and Influence Tactics in Organizations 311 Gary Yukl 16 Engage in Visionary Leadership 329 David A. Waldman 17 Foster Trust Through Ability, Benevolence, and Integrity 345 Jason A. Colquitt and Michael D. Baer 18 Teamwork in Organizations: The Best Teams Learn, Adapt, and Are Resilient 365 Allison M. Traylor, Scott Tannenbaum, Eric J. Thomas, and Eduardo Salas 19 Compose Teams to Ensure Successful External Activity 387 Deborah Ancona, Henrik Bresman, and David Caldwell 20 Manage Intrateam Conflict Through Collaboration 403 Laurie R. Weingart, Karen A. Jehn, and Kori L. Krueger 21 Clarity, Conciseness, and Consistency Are the Keys to Effective Communication 429 Jean Phillips, Kameron M. Carter, and Dorothea Roumpi 22 Stimulate Creativity by Fueling Passion 443 Colin M. Fisher and Teresa M. Amabile 23 Manage Stress at Work Through Preventive and Proactive Coping 463 Ralf Schwarzer and Tabea Reuter 24 Conflict Resolution Through negotiation and Mediation 483 Kevin Tasa and Ena Chadha 25 Achieve Entrepreneurial Growth Through Swiftness and Experimentation 503 Jaume Villanueva, Harry J. Sapienza, and J. Robert Baum 26 Achieve Work-Family Balance Through Individual and Organizational Strategies 531 Malissa A. Clark, Katelyn N. Sanders, and Boris B. Baltes 27 Use Advanced Information Technology to Transform Organizations 551 Dongyeob Kim, Maryam Alavi, and Youngjin Yoo, Ph.D. 28 Make Management Practice Fit national Cultures and the Global Culture 575 Miriam Erez 29 Strategy and Structure for Effectiveness 595 John Joseph and Metin Sengul Index 621