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Wrestling in 2023

A discussion group that I belong to conducts an annual poll of that year's high and low points of pro wrestling. That poll then gives out awards to recognize those highs and lows. These are the Carny Awards of 2023.

Best Male AEW Wrestler

**WINNER: Swerve Strickland: 48.1%** Bryan Danielson: 37% Orange Cassidy: 11% Jon Moxley: 3.7% "Hangman" Adam Page: 0% Maxwell Jacob Friedman: 0%

It was Swerve's year off of the Texas Deathmatch he had with Hangman at Full Gear, his showing in the Continental Classic, the incredible video of his and AR Fox's attack on Nick Wayne in his garage gym, and burying Keith Lee for refusing to do his job. I personally think Swerve's character is a bit all over the place, swerving from cartoonish villainy to getting cheers from the crowd. Danielson, supposedly in his last full active year in wrestling, made it one to remember with matches against Rush, MJF, Ricky Starks, Kazuchika Okada, Zack Sabre Jr., Eddie Kingston, and many more. Orange Cassidy held up AEW as best as he could with his International title reign, while Moxley remained the steady headliner.

Best Male WWE Superstar

**WINNER: Gunther: 74.1%** Sami Zayn: 11.1% Seth Freakin Rollins: 7.4% Brock Lesnar: 3.7% Roman Reigns: 3.7% Cody Rhodes: 0%

Gunther runs away with the category this year. He consistently delivers in the ring, and hopefully bigger things are in store for the Intercontinental Champion. Sami Zayn continued to ride the momentum from last year, but he’s receded into the background. Seth Freakin Rollins tries his best with the fake world title belt that is held hostage by Roman Reigns. Brock Lesnar did his thing with Cody earlier in the year. LOL Cody Rhodes.

Best Other Male Wrestler

**WINNER: Will Ospreay: 55.6%** Mistico: 14.8% Rocky Romero: 11.1% Alex Shelley: 7.4% Sanada: 7.4% Krule: 3.7%

Billy Sex Pig takes the category in his last year before he moves over to the AEW category for 2024. Given that he probably has the best match of 2023 in whatever company he worked in (NOAH, Impact, RevPro, 1PW, OTT, NJPW, and AEW), it’s well deserved. Mistico’s and Rocky Romero’s strong showings here reflect CMLL’s very good year. Alex Shelley was a surprisingly good main eventer for Impact, while Sanada tried his best with his buddies in NJPW. I’m glad that the Krule nominator got to vote for Krule.

Best Female AEW Wrestler

**WINNER: Hikaru Shida: 32.1%** “Timeless” Toni Storm: 25% Julia Hart: 21.4% Kris Statlander: 17.9% Emi Sakura: 3.6%

Hikaru Shida told the voters that anyone else winning the category wouldn’t work for her, brother. Going from the best wrestler in the Outcasts to working with Juice Robinson in NJPW Strong shows to embracing the Timeless Toni gimmick meant that Toni Storm’s 2023 was a land of contrasts. Love it or hate it, you’ll have to accept that Julia Hart is one of the bright spots of AEW’s women’s division along with Kris Statlander, who was the TBS Champion for most of the year. Emi Sakura was denied Queen and London, but she got some votes from this crowd.

Best Female WWE Superstar

**WINNER: Rhea Ripley: 51.9%** Iyo Sky: 18.5% Tiffany Stratton: 14.8% Becky Lynch: 7.4% Asuka: 3.7% Bianca Belair: 3.7%

People love Mami, as demonstrated by Rhea Ripley’s decisive win in this category. Iyo Sky won the Money in the Bank briefcase, the women’s title, and jumped off of a cage in a trash can this year, but she couldn’t win this category. Tiffany Stratton is the brightest prospect in NXT. Lynch, Asuka, and Belair all did various things in 2023.

Best Other Female Wrestler

**TIE: Athena and Giulia: 33.3%** Chihiro Hashimoto: 14.8% Tam Nakano: 11.1% Stephanie Vaquer: 7.4% Mercedes Mone: 0%

Putting Athena in this category was meant to reflect the fact that she was stuck unseen on ROH for most of the year except for her PPV matches against Willow Nightingale and Billie Starkz. Nonetheless, she was able to tie Giulia, the brightest star of Stardom. Chihiro Hashimoto continues to toil in relative obscurity in the joshi world, while 2023 was not Tam Time even though she beat Giulia at All-Star Queendom this year. Stephanie Vaquer is picking up titles and attention in CMLL. Mercedes Mone used up her health Flexible Spending Account this year due to injuries.

Best Tag Team

**TIE: The Astronauts (Fuminori Abe and Takuya Nomura), FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood), Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damien Priest), and The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn): 21.4%** M3K (Susumu Mochizuki and Yasushi Kanda): 10.7% ABC (Chris Bey and Ace Austin): 3.6%

One of the nominations lamented that it hasn’t been a great year for tag team wrestling, and a four-way tie for best tag team is a great indicator for that. The Astronauts are the best tag team in Japan outside of Dragongate, while Judgment Day is probably the best tag team in WWE.. The Gunns and FTR vie for that claim in AEW. M3K held the Twin Gates scene steady for most of 2023 in Dragongate, while ABC proved that the Bullet Club still had some life in them in Impact.

The "Hot Take" Most Overrated Wrestler of the Year

**WINNER: CM Punk: 37.9%** Maxwell Jacob Friedman: 27.6% Skye Blue: 20.7% Jey Uso: 6.9% Roman Reigns: 6.9% Carmelo Hayes: 0%

One Bill Phil’s controversial 2023 ends with the “Hot Take” Carny Award. MJF got the ball and all the rope he could hang himself with in 2023, and that ended disastrously for him (lost the title and now out injured). Skye Blue, for some reason, worked more matches in AEW than any other wrestler except for Orange Cassidy, whose gimmick this year was that all of his title defenses were wearing him down. Jey Uso couldn’t go to Canada for Elimination Chamber because of his DUIs, but he was able to wrestle one of Roman Reigns’s few singles matches in 2023. Carmelo Hayes is fine.

The "Drizzling Shits" Award for Worst On-Screen Performer

**TIE: Wardlow and Saraya: 22.2%** Adam Cole: 18.5% “Timeless” Toni Storm: 14.8% Skye Blue: 11.1% Maxwell Jacob Friedman: 11.1%

Wardlow seems like a shell of himself, and Saraya is one of the worst active wrestlers in a major company in 2023. Adam Cole is annoying during promos and boring in matches. Storm is wrestling to the Timeless Toni gimmick, which means that both her in-ring work and promos are now bad. Skye Blue’s persistent presence is a testament that thirst always wins, while MJF’s ideas and philosophy about what makes good professional wrestling were bad even though he had a great year in the ring.

Most Improved Wrestler

**TIE: The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) and Julia Hart: 27.6%** Dominik Mysterio: 20.7% Shota Umino: 13.8% Yota Tsuji: 10.3% Chris Hero: 0%

The Gunns are now a respectable tag team, while Julia Hart is one of the bright spots in the AEW women’s roster. Dominik Mysterio benefits from WWE’s production team’s ability to make canned heat sound real. Two of the Reiwa Three Musketeers, Shota Umino and Yota Tsuji, impressed voters. Chris Hero came out of retirement to wrestle in 2023, so that’s an improvement over not wrestling in 2022.

The "Jim Ross" Award for Please Retire

**WINNER: Jim Ross: 27.6%** Tommy Dreamer: 20.7% Ric Flair: 20.7% Bully Ray: 13.8% Kevin Kelly: 13.8% Matt Hardy: 3.4%

Jim Ross wins his eponymous category this year, but Ric Flair and Tommy Dreamer aren’t far behind at all. Bully Ray somehow main evented in Impact this year, while Kevin Kelly was the Q-pilled voice of AEW Collision before he was demoted and pushed aside by Tony Schiavone. Matt Hardy is somehow still wrestling in 2023; judging by how Ric Flair, Tommy Dreamer, and Bully Ray are still on the list, one can assume that Hardy will still be here in years to come.

The "Tony Khan Forgets I Exist" Award for Most Underutilized Performer

**WINNER: Konosuke Takeshita: 34.5%** Willow Nightingale: 31% Pac: 17.2% Akira Tozawa: 6.9% Rush: 6.9% AR Fox: 3.4%

The fact that this category is dominated by AEW wrestlers is an indictment on who gets air time on Dynamite, Collision, and Rampage. Remember when Takeshita beat Kenny Omega in a singles match on a PPV? Remember when Nightingale had a great match with Athena? Remember Pac? Tozawa makes the best of his morsels in WWE, while Rush might have learned that the best way is to make no waves at work. AR Fox reportedly got on the company’s bad side over his passport issue prior to All Out, and he’s still in the dog house.

The "King Kong Bundy WrestleMania 2 to 3" Award for Biggest Fall from Grace

**WINNER: CM Punk: 34.5%** Wardlow: 24.1% Maxwell Jacob Friedman: 17.2% ROH: 17.2% Tom Lawlor: 6.9% Drew McIntyre: 0%

CM Punk returned from injury on a show that he was allowed to run, tried to start a feud with MJF, tried to get the Young Bucks to agree to an on-air feud with him, fought Jack Perry backstage at All Out, got fired from AEW, and slunk back to WWE because he had nowhere else to go to make the kind of salary that he wanted. Wardlow cooled off even before his injury, and the reaction to his return from injury has been anemic; using the same job matches that he had at the start of his last run doesn’t help. MJF’s flavor of ice cream turned out to taste like garbage waiting for collection on a summer day. ROH went from hot matches between FTR and the Briscoes to a cold, empty house at Final Battle 2023. Tom Lawlor has had the worst luck with matches in AEW and ROH. Drew McIntyre is fine.

Best Gimmick

**WINNER: Christian Cage: 71.4%** Swerve Strickland: 14.3% “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio: 7.1% Julia Hart, spooky witch: 3.6% CM Punk being insufferable: 3.6% Just 5 Guys: 0%

The Patriarchy is alive and well according to the Carny Award voters. Christian Cage was a consistent highlight for AEW in 2023, above Swerve Strickland, who came on strong with much help from Prince Nana and his dance. Dirty Dom is around, trying to pretend to be sleazy. Julia Hart is the de facto leader of the House of Black. I don’t think CM Punk being insufferable is a gimmick; that might just be how he is. LOL Just 5 Guys.

The "Bray Wyatt Is Sister Abigail" Award for Worst Gimmick

**WINNER: The Devil: 38.5%** “Timeless” Toni Storm: 23.1% The Brochachos: 19.2% Danhausen in general, specifically on X formerly known as Twitter: 7.7% The Acclaimed: 3.8% Skye Blue is now Spooky Skye Black: 3.8% “Neck Strong” Roderick Strong: 3.8%

MJF’s vision for professional wrestling dominated this category, with a combined 65.3% between The Devil, the Brochachos, “Neck Strong” Roderick Strong, and the Acclaimed, who were adjacent to MJF’s vision and still awful on their own. 60-years old Billy Gunn is the hardest pushed aspect of the Acclaimed, and the team’s gimmick needs to evolve. Evolving can go wrong, however, as seen in “Timeless” Toni Storm and spooky Skye Blue. Danhausen is an annoying presence in general, but he’s especially bad on X.

Geek of the Year

**WINNER: Kaito Kiyomiya: 51.7%** Lexis King: 24.1% Adam Cole: 13.8% Danhausen: 6.9% Akira Tozawa: 3.4% JD McDonaugh: 0%

Poor Kaito Kiyomiya. Sacrificed to Keiji Mutoh’s vanity and unloved in NOAH, he might be better off jumping to Dragongate or AJPW permanently. Lexis King declared that he would be different than his father by ripping off another of his father’s gimmicks, and his aesthetic choices are definitely choices one could make. Danhausen is a geek, and Tozawa is treated as a geek because he’s Asian and in WWE. Even the nominator for JD McDonaugh found him unworthy of a vote in this category, which might make him the biggest geek of all.

The "Jim Johnston" Award for Best Music

**WINNER: Swerve Strickland, “Big Pressure,” by Swerve Strickland featuring Flash Garments: 42.9%** The Gunns, “Many Men,” by 50 Cent: 14.3% Julia Hart, “Harder Hart”: 14.3% Shinsuke Nakamura, “The Rising Sun,” by CFO$: 10.7% TMDK, “Young Punks,” by Mass Lines: 10.7% Jamie Hayter, “Indignation”: 7.1%

I’d assume that voters did the Prince Nana dance while they voted for Swerve’s theme music. “Many Men” should be the Gunns’ permanent entrance theme. Julia Hart’s theme fits her well, while Nakamura’s theme remains bombastic. TMDK’s theme also fits them, and we all wish it will be Hayter Time soon.

Promotion of the Year

**TIE: WWE and CMLL: 25.9%** AEW: 18.5% AJPW: 11.1% World Wonder Ring Stardom: 11.1% NJPW: 7.4%

CMLL rightfully wins the promotion of the year category; what else can you say about a company that fills Arena Mexico every Friday and is doing well in Puebla and Guadalajara. WWE managed to tie this year based on a slightly improved product after officially installing Paul Levesque into the booker’s seat. AEW had some of the best shows of the year, but other issues knocked it to third. AJPW had a rebound year in 2023. Stardom was plagued by injuries, but it’s still going strong. NJPW has seen better days.

Best Event

**WINNER: AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door 2023: 37%** AEW All In 2023: 22.2% CMLL 90th Anniversary Show: 18.5% WWE SummerSlam: 11.1% AEW Wrestle Dream 2023: 7.4% AEW Revolution 2023: 3.7%

Even though AEW and NJPW felt like they had down years, their collaboration bore fruit in Forbidden Door 2023, highlighted by the Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, and CM Punk vs. Satoshi Kojima matches. All In 2023 at Wembley placed second despite its whimpering ending that involved Adam Cole and MJF. The CMLL 90th Anniversary Show peaked higher with the Volador Jr. vs. Angel de Oro hair vs. hair match and the Templario vs. Dragon Rojo Jr. mask vs. mask match, but I personally would have picked the Night of Champions show from September 29. Reigns vs. Uso headlined SummerSlam. Wrestle Dream gave us Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Danielson, and Revolution gave us MJF vs. Danielson and Moxley vs. Hangman in a Texas Deathmatch.

The "WWE Promotes Murderous Dictatorships" Award for Angle That Made You Ashamed To Be A Wrestling Fan

**WINNER: Somehow, Vince McMahon returned.: 42.9%** Ric Flair joins AEW: 21.4% Adam Cole and MJF’s Brochachos storyline, including the Roderick Strong parts: 14.3% NJPW Strong books Fred Rosser to kiss Toni Storm without her consent during his match against Juice Robinson: 10.7% CM Punk gets himself fired from AEW and signs with WWE: 7.1% Juice Robinson threatens to use a roll of quarters against MJF: 3.6%

Though Vince McMahon had retired in disgrace from WWE, he held controlling shares of the stock, so it wasn’t shocking when he pressed this leverage to install some cronies to the board and return to power. Tony Khan insists that AEW is getting paid to use Ric Flair, but just because you’re getting paid doesn’t mean that you have to do the thing. Remember when MJF and Adam Cole went to Outback Steakhouse and carried an inflatable crocodile around to prepare for their match against Aussie Open? NJPW Strong thought that having a gay Black man kiss a white woman against her will to distract her husband during the men’s match was a good idea. CM Punk did it again in 2023. MJF also thought it was a good idea to tap into rise in antisemitism in the US with his angle.

Gif of the Year

**WINNER: Hikaru Shida: “That doesn’t work for me, brother.”: 51.7%** Christian Cage: “Go fuck yourself.” 27.6% Prince Nana’s dance: 13.8% The lads on the Briscoes’ chicken farm: 3.4% Jon Moxley on commentary: 3.4% CM Punk on why he’s back in WWE: 0%

Once again, Shida Hogan told the booker that she’s not doing the job. Christian Cage’s anti-dead dad gimmick became something more when he became the father that everyone deserves. Prince Nana’s dance is delightful. The sight of Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Mark Briscoe, and a baby working on the Briscoes’ farm was wholesome. Moxley earned many fines on commentary. Nobody cares about why Punk is back in WWE.

"What a Maneuver!" Award for Coolest Move/Dive

**WINNER: El Hijo del Vikingo’s 630 senton: 25%** Mascara Dorada’s cutter over the barricade: 17.9% Neon’s triple jump moonsault: 14.3% Brody King’s Cradle Shock: 14.3% Logan Paul and Ricochet collide in mid-air: 14.3% Mirai Maiumi’s lariat: 10.7% The Creeds’ Cannonball Dive: 3.6%

The best flips are in the world of lucha libre, but it’s cool to see a nice lariat like Mirai Maiumi’s. Brody King’s Cradle Shock looks great, and it’s still fun to see big guys like the Creeds fly.

The "I'm Marking Out, Bro" Legit Shook Moment of the Year

**WINNER: Bryan Danielson comes out to “The Final Countdown” at Forbidden Door 2023: 31%** CM Punk is back in WWE: 27.6% Cody Rhodes loses at WrestleMania, gets hit with a thrown rubber chicken intended for Roman Reigns: 20.7% Shun Skywalker betrays Diamante and causes Diamante to lose his mask: 17.2% Sanada beats Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: 3.4% Jay White’s debut in AEW: 0%

After all this time and all the talk about how expensive it was to license the song, Tony Khan brought out the checkbook for Danielson’s entrance in his match against Okada at Forbidden Door. Punk returned to WWE after burning his AEW bridge. Cody Rhodes couldn’t #FinishTheStory, and insult was added to injury when the rubber chicken landed. The most compelling villain in professional wrestling, Shun Skywalker, stunned fans when he turned on his squadmate Diamante during the Mask Vs. Mask Steel Cage Five Way Survival match at Dragongate Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2023. Sanada was able to finish the story by beating Okada for the top prize in NJPW. People continue to Breed with the Switchblade to this day.

#pro wrestling #wrestling #puroresu #puro #lucha libre #njpw #tna wrestling #will ospreay #tna #impact wrestling #aew #all elite wrestling #dragongate #wwe #nxt #cmll

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5 Disciplines That Contribute to the OB Field 6 Psychology 6 Social Psychology 6 Sociology 7 Anthropology 7 There Are Few Absolutes in OB 7 Challenges and Opportunities for OB 8 Continuing Globalization 8 Workforce Demographics 10 Workforce Diversity 10 Social Media 10 Employee Well-Being at Work 11 Positive Work Environment 11 Ethical Behavior 12 Coming Attractions: Developing an OB Model 12 Overview 12 Inputs 13 Processes 13 Outcomes 14 Summary 15 Implications for Managers 15 Personal Inventory Assessments: Multicultural Awareness Scale 16 vii A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 7 24/09/16 11:56 am viii Contents Chapter 2 DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS 17 Chapter Warm-up 17 Diversity 17 Demographic Characteristics 18 Levels of Diversity 18 Discrimination 19 Stereotype Threat 19 Discrimination in the Workplace 20 Biographical Characteristics 21 Age 21 Sex 22 Race and Ethnicity 23 Disabilities 23 Hidden Disabilities 24 Other Differentiating Characteristics 25 Religion 25 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 25 Cultural Identity 27 Watch It—Verizon: Diversity 27 Ability 27 Intellectual Abilities 27 Physical Abilities 29 Implementing Diversity Management Strategies 29 Attracting, Selecting, Developing, and Retaining Diverse Employees 30 Diversity in Groups 31 Diversity Programs 32 Summary 32 Implications for Managers 33 Try It—Simulation: Human Resources 33 Personal Inventory Assessments: Intercultural Sensitivity Scale 33 Chapter 3 ATTITUDES AND JOB SATISFACTION 34 Chapter Warm-up 34 Attitudes 34 Watch It—Gawker Media: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Attitudes and Behavior 36 Job Attitudes 37 Job Satisfaction and Job Involvement 37 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 8 36 24/09/16 11:56 am Contents ix Organizational Commitment 37 Perceived Organizational Support 37 Employee Engagement 38 Measuring Job Satisfaction 38 Approaches to Measurement 39 Measured Job Satisfaction Levels 39 What Causes Job Satisfaction? 39 Job Conditions 40 Personality 41 Pay 41 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 41 Outcomes of Job Satisfaction 42 Job Performance 42 Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) 42 Customer Satisfaction 42 Life Satisfaction 43 The Impact of Job Dissatisfaction 43 Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB) 43 Understanding the Impact 45 Summary 46 Implications for Managers 46 Try It—Simulation: Attitudes & Job Satisfaction 46 Personal Inventory Assessments: Core Self-Evaluation (CSE) Scale 46 Chapter 4 EMOTIONS AND MOODS 47 Chapter Warm-up 47 What Are Emotions and Moods? 47 The Basic Emotions 48 Moral Emotions 49 The Basic Moods: Positive and Negative Affect Experiencing Moods and Emotions 50 The Function of Emotions 50 Sources of Emotions and Moods 51 Personality 52 Time of Day 52 Day of the Week 52 Weather 52 Stress 54 Sleep 54 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 9 49 24/09/16 11:56 am x Contents Exercise 54 Age 54 Sex 54 Emotional Labor 55 Controlling Emotional Displays 55 Emotional Dissonance and Mindfulness 56 Affective Events Theory 56 Emotional Intelligence 56 Emotion Regulation 58 Emotion Regulation Influences and Outcomes 58 Emotion Regulation Techniques 58 Ethics of Emotion Regulation 59 Watch It—East Haven Fire Department: Emotions and Moods OB Applications of Emotions and Moods 59 Selection 59 Decision Making 60 Creativity 60 Motivation 60 Leadership 60 Customer Service 61 Job Attitudes 61 Deviant Workplace Behaviors 61 Safety and Injury at Work 62 59 Summary 62 Implications for Managers 62 Try It—Simulation: Emotions & Moods 63 Personal Inventory Assessments: Emotional Intelligence Assessment 63 Chapter 5 PERSONALITY AND VALUES 64 Chapter Warm-up 64 Personality 64 What Is Personality? 65 Personality Frameworks 66 The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 66 The Big Five Personality Model 67 How Do the Big Five Traits Predict Behavior at Work? The Dark Triad 69 Other Personality Attributes Relevant to OB 71 Core Self-Evaluation (CSE) 71 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 10 68 24/09/16 11:56 am Contents xi Self-Monitoring 72 Proactive Personality 72 Personality

and Situations 72 Situation Strength Theory 73 Trait Activation Theory 74 Values 75 Watch It—Honest Tea: Ethics–Company Mission and Values 75 Terminal versus Instrumental Values 75 Generational Values 76 Linking an Individual’s Personality and Values to the Workplace 76 Person–Job Fit 76 Person–Organization Fit 77 Other Dimensions of Fit 77 Cultural Values 78 Hofstede’s Framework 78 The GLOBE Framework 79 Comparison of Hofstede’s Framework and the Globe Framework 79 Summary 81 Implications for Managers 81 Personal Inventory Assessments: Personality Style Indicator 81 PART 2 Making and Implementing Decisions 82 Chapter 6 PERCEPTION AND INDIVIDUAL DECISION MAKING 82 Chapter Warm-up 82 What Is Perception? 82 Factors That Influence Perception 83 Watch It—Orpheus Group Casting: Social Perception and Attribution 84 Person Perception: Making Judgments about Others 84 Attribution Theory 84 Common Shortcuts in Judging Others 86 The Link between Perception and Individual Decision Making 87 Decision Making in Organizations 87 The Rational Model, Bounded Rationality, and Intuition 87 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 11 24/09/16 11:56 am xii Contents Common Biases and Errors in Decision Making 89 Influences on Decision Making: Individual Differences and Organizational Constraints 91 Individual Differences 92 Organizational Constraints 93 What about Ethics in Decision Making? 93 Three Ethical Decision Criteria 94 Choosing between Criteria 94 Behavioral Ethics 95 Lying 95 Creativity, Creative Decision Making, and Innovation in Organizations 95 Creative Behavior 96 Causes of Creative Behavior 96 Creative Outcomes (Innovation) 98 Summary 98 Implications for Managers 98 Try It—Simulation: Perception & Individual Decision Making 99 Personal Inventory Assessments: How Creative Are You? Chapter 7 Motivation Concepts 99 100 Chapter Warm-up 100 Motivation 100 Watch It—Motivation (TWZ Role Play) 101 Early Theories of Motivation 101 Hierarchy of Needs Theory 101 Two-Factor Theory 102 McClelland’s Theory of Needs 102 Contemporary Theories of Motivation 104 Self-Determination Theory 104 Goal-Setting Theory 105 Other Contemporary Theories of Motivation 108 Self-Efficacy Theory 108 Reinforcement Theory 110 Equity Theory/Organizational Justice 111 Expectancy Theory 115 Job Engagement 116 Integrating Contemporary Theories of Motivation 116 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 12 30/09/16 11:42 AM Contents xiii Summary 118 Implications for Managers 118 Try It—Simulation: Motivation 118 Personal Inventory Assessments: Work Motivation Indicator 119 Chapter 8 MOTIVATION: FROM CONCEPTS TO APPLICATIONS 120 Chapter Warm-up 120 Motivating by Job Design: The Job Characteristics Model (JCM) 121 Elements of the JCM 121 Efficacy of the JCM 121 Motivating Potential Score (MPS) 122 Cultural Generalizability of the JCM 123 Using Job Redesign to Motivate Employees 123 Job Rotation 123 Relational Job Design 124 Using Alternative Work Arrangements to Motivate Employees 124 Flextime 125 Job Sharing 126 Telecommuting 127 Using Employee Involvement and Participation (EIP) to Motivate Employees 127 Cultural EIP 128 Forms of Employee Involvement Programs 128 Using Extrinsic Rewards to Motivate Employees 129 What to Pay: Establishing a Pay Structure 129 How to Pay: Rewarding Individual Employees through Variable-Pay Programs 129 Using Benefits to Motivate Employees 133 Using Intrinsic Rewards to Motivate Employees 133 Watch It—ZAPPOS: Motivating Employees through Company Culture 134 Summary 134 Implications for Managers 135 Try It—Simulation: Extrinsic & Intrinsic Motivation 135 Personal Inventory Assessments: Diagnosing the Need for Team Building 135 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 13 24/09/16 11:56 am xiv Contents PART 3 Communicating in Groups and Teams Chapter 9 FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP BEHAVIOR 136 136 Chapter Warm-up 136 Groups and Group Identity 137 Social Identity 137 Ingroups and Outgroups 137 Stages of Group Development 138 Watch It—Witness.org: Managing Groups & Teams 138 Group Property 1: Roles

139 Role Perception 140 Role Expectations 140 Role Conflict 140 Group Property 2: Norms 140 Norms and Emotions 141 Norms and Conformity 141 Norms and Behavior 142 Positive Norms and Group Outcomes 142 Negative Norms and Group Outcomes 143 Norms and Culture 144 Group Property 3: Status, and Group Property 4: Size 144 Group Property 3: Status 144 Group Property 4: Size 146 Group Property 5: Cohesiveness, and Group Property 6: Diversity 146 Group Property 5: Cohesiveness 147 Group Property 6: Diversity 147 Group Decision Making 149 Groups versus the Individual 149 Groupthink 150 Groupshift or Group Polarization 151 Group Decision-Making Techniques 151 Summary 152 Implications for Managers 153 Try It—Simulation: Group Behavior 153 Personal Inventory Assessments: Communicating Supportively 153 Chapter 10 UNDERSTANDING WORK TEAMS Chapter Warm-up 154 Why Have Teams Become so Popular? A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 14 154 154 24/09/16 11:56 am Contents xv Differences between Groups and Teams 155 Types of Teams 156 Problem-Solving Teams 156 Self-Managed Work Teams 156 Cross-Functional Teams 157 Virtual Teams 158 Multiteam Systems 158 Watch It—Teams (TWZ Role Play) 159 Creating Effective Teams 159 Team Context: What Factors Determine Whether Teams Are Successful? 160 Team Composition 161 Team Processes 164 Turning Individuals into Team Players 166 Selecting: Hiring Team Players 167 Training: Creating Team Players 167 Rewarding: Providing Incentives to Be a Good Team Player 167 Beware! Teams Aren’t Always the Answer 168 Summary 168 Implications for Managers 168 Try It—Simulation: Teams 169 Personal Inventory Assessments: Team Development Behaviors 169 Chapter 11 COMMUNICATION 170 Chapter Warm-up 170 Communication 171 Functions of Communication 171 The Communication Process 172 Direction of Communication 172 Downward Communication 173 Upward Communication 173 Lateral Communication 173 Formal Small-Group Networks 174 The Grapevine 174 Modes of Communication 175 Oral Communication 175 Written Communication 176 Nonverbal Communication 176 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 15 24/09/16 11:56 am xvi Contents Choice of Communication Channel 176 Channel Richness 176 Choosing Communication Methods 177 Information Security 178 Persuasive Communication 178 Automatic and Controlled Processing 178 Tailoring the Message 179 Barriers to Effective Communication 180 Filtering 180 Selective Perception 180 Information Overload 180 Emotions 181 Language 181 Silence 181 Communication Apprehension 181 Lying 182 Cultural Factors 182 Cultural Barriers 182 Cultural Context 183 A Cultural Guide 183 Watch It—Communication (TWZ Role Play) 184 Summary 184 Implications for Managers 185 Try It—Simulation: Communication 185 Personal Inventory Assessments: Communication Styles PART 4 Negotiating Power and Politics Chapter 12 LEADERSHIP 186 186 Chapter Warm-up 186 Watch It—Leadership (TWZ Role Play) 186 Trait Theories of Leadership 187 Personality Traits and Leadership 187 Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership Behavioral Theories 188 Initiating Structure 188 Consideration 189 Cultural Differences 189 Contingency Theories 189 The Fiedler Model 189 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 16 185 188 24/09/16 11:56 am Contents xvii Situational Leadership Theory 191 Path–Goal Theory 191 Leader–Participation Model 192 Contemporary Theories of Leadership 192 Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) Theory 192 Charismatic Leadership 194 Transactional and Transformational Leadership 196 Responsible Leadership 199 Authentic Leadership 199 Ethical Leadership 200 Servant Leadership 200 Positive Leadership 201 Trust 201 Mentoring 203 Challenges to Our Understanding of Leadership Leadership as an Attribution 203 Substitutes for and Neutralizers of Leadership Online Leadership 205 203 204 Summary 205 Implications for Managers 205 Try It—Simulation: Leadership 206 Personal Inventory Assessments: Ethical Leadership Assessment 206 Chapter 13 POWER AND POLITICS 207 Chapter Warm-up 207 Watch It—Power and Political Behavior

207 Power and Leadership 208 Bases of Power 208 Formal Power 208 Personal Power 209 Which Bases of Power Are Most Effective? 210 Dependence: The Key to Power 210 The General Dependence Postulate 210 What Creates Dependence? 210 Social Network Analysis: A Tool for Assessing Resources 211 Power Tactics 212 Using Power Tactics 212 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 17 24/09/16 11:56 am xviii Contents Cultural Preferences for Power Tactics Applying Power Tactics 214 213 How Power Affects People 214 Power Variables 214 Sexual Harassment: Unequal Power in the Workplace Politics: Power in Action 216 Definition of Organizational Politics The Reality of Politics 216 215 216 Causes and Consequences of Political Behavior 217 Factors Contributing to Political Behavior 217 How Do People Respond to Organizational Politics? Impression Management 220 The Ethics of Behaving Politically 222 Mapping Your Political Career 223 219 Summary 224 Implications for Managers 225 Try It—Simulation: Power & Politics 225 Personal Inventory Assessments: Gaining Power and Influence 225 Chapter 14 Conflict and Negotiation 226 Chapter Warm-up 226 A Definition of Conflict 226 Types of Conflict 228 Loci of Conflict 229 The Conflict Process 229 Stage I: Potential Opposition or Incompatibility Stage II: Cognition and Personalization 231 Stage III: Intentions 231 Stage IV: Behavior 232 Stage V: Outcomes 233 230 Watch It—Gordon Law Group: Conflict and Negotiation Negotiation 235 Bargaining Strategies 235 The Negotiation Process 237 Individual Differences in Negotiation Effectiveness Negotiating in a Social Context 241 Reputation 241 Relationships 242 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 18 235 239 30/09/16 11:42 AM Contents xix Third-Party Negotiations 242 Summary 243 Implications for Managers 243 Personal Inventory Assessments: Strategies for Handling Conflict 244 PART 5 Leading, Understanding, and Transforming the Organization System 245 Chapter 15 Foundations of Organization Structure 245 Chapter Warm-up 245 What Is Organizational Structure? 246 Work Specialization 246 Departmentalization 247 Chain of Command 248 Span of Control 249 Centralization and Decentralization 250 Formalization 251 Boundary Spanning 251 Common Organizational Frameworks and Structures 252 The Simple Structure 252 The Bureaucracy 253 The Matrix Structure 254 Alternate Design Options 255 The Virtual Structure 255 The Team Structure 256 The Circular Structure 257 The Leaner Organization: Downsizing 257 Why Do Structures Differ? 258 Organizational Strategies 258 Organization Size 260 Technology 260 Environment 260 Institutions 261 Organizational Designs and Employee Behavior 262 Work Specialization 262 Span of Control 262 Centralization 263 Predictability versus Autonomy 263 National Culture 263 Watch It—ZipCar: Organizational Structure A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 19 263 30/09/16 11:42 AM xx Contents Summary 263 Implications for Managers 264 Try It—Simulation: Organizational Structure 264 Personal Inventory Assessments: Organizational Structure Assessment 264 Chapter 16 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE 265 Chapter Warm-up 265 Watch It—Organizational Culture (TWZ Role Play) 265 What Is Organizational Culture? 266 A Definition of Organizational Culture 266 Do Organizations Have Uniform Cultures? 266 Strong versus Weak Cultures 267 Culture versus Formalization 268 What Do Cultures Do? 268 The Functions of Culture 268 Culture Creates Climate 269 The Ethical Dimension of Culture 269 Culture and Sustainability 270 Culture and Innovation 271 Culture as an Asset 271 Culture as a Liability 272 Creating and Sustaining Culture 273 How a Culture Begins 273 Keeping a Culture Alive 274 Summary: How Organizational Cultures Form 276 How Employees Learn Culture 276 Stories 277 Rituals 277 Symbols 277 Language 278 Influencing an Organizational Culture 278 An Ethical Culture 278 A Positive Culture 279 A Spiritual Culture 280 The Global Context 282 Summary 283 Implications for Managers 283 Try It—Simulation: Organizational Culture 283 Personal Inventory Assessments: Organizational Structure Assessment 284 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.

indd 20 24/09/16 11:56 am Contents xxi Chapter 17 ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT 285 Chapter Warm-up 285 Change 285 Forces for Change 286 Reactionary versus Planned Change 286 Resistance to Change 287 Overcoming Resistance to Change 287 The Politics of Change 289 Approaches to Managing Organizational Change 290 Lewin’s Three-Step Model 290 Kotter’s Eight-Step Plan 290 Action Research 291 Organizational Development 291 Creating a Culture for Change 293 Managing Paradox 293 Stimulating a Culture of Innovation 294 Creating a Learning Organization 295 Organizational Change and Stress 296 Watch It—East Haven Fire Department: Managing Stress Stress at Work 296 What Is Stress? 297 Potential Sources of Stress at Work 298 Individual Differences in Stress 300 Cultural Differences 301 Consequences of Stress at Work 301 Managing Stress 302 Individual Approaches 302 Organizational Approaches 303 296 Summary 304 Implications for Managers 305 Try It—Simulation: Change 305 Personal Inventory Assessments: Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale 305 Epilogue 306 Endnotes 307 Glossary 354 Index 363 A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 21 24/09/16 11:56 am PREFACE This book was created as an alternative to the 600- or 700-page comprehensive text in organizational behavior (OB). It attempts to provide balanced coverage of all the key elements comprising the discipline of OB in a style that readers will find both informative and interesting. We’re pleased to say that this text has achieved a wide following in short courses and executive programs as well as in traditional courses as a companion volume to experiential, skill development, case, and readings books. It is currently used at more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. It’s also been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Danish, and Bahasa Indonesian. KEY CHANGES FOR THE FOURTEENTH EDITION • Increased content coverage was added to include updated research, relevant discussion, and new exhibits on current issues of all aspects of organizational behavior. • Increased integration of contemporary global issues was added into topic discussions. • Extensive reorganization of all chapters with new headings and subsections to make navigating the print and digital versions of the text easier and bring important content to the fore. • Increased cross-references between chapters to link themes and concepts for the student’s quick access and to provide a more in-depth understanding of topics. • New assisted and auto-graded questions that students can complete and submit via MyManagementLab are provided for each chapter. • A new feature, Try It, has been added to 14 chapters to direct the student’s attention to MyManagementLab simulations specific to the content in the text. RETAINED FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION What do people like about this book? Surveys of users have found general agreement about the following features. Needless to say, they’ve all been retained in this edition. xxii A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 22 • Length. Since its inception in 1984, we’ve tried diligently to keep this book in the range of 325 to 400 pages. Users tell us this length allows them considerable flexibility in assigning supporting materials and projects. • Balanced topic coverage. Although short in length, this book continues to provide balanced coverage of all the key concepts in OB. This includes not only traditional topics such as personality, motivation, and leadership but also cutting-edge issues such as emotions, diversity, negotiation, and teamwork. • Writing style. This book is frequently singled out for its fluid writing style and extensive use of examples. Users regularly tell us that they find this book “conversational,” “interesting,” “student friendly,” and “very clear and understandable.” 24/09/16 11:56 am Preface xxiii • Practicality. This book has never been solely about theory. It’s about using theory to better explain and predict the behavior of people in organizations.

In each edition of this book, we have focused on making sure that readers see the link between OB theories, research, and implications for practice. • Absence of pedagogy. Part of the reason we’ve been able to keep this book short in length is that it doesn’t include review questions, cases, exercises, or similar teaching/learning aids. It continues to provide only the basic core of OB knowledge, allowing instructors the maximum flexibility in designing and shaping their courses. • Integration of globalization, diversity, and ethics. The topics of globalization and cross-cultural differences, diversity, and ethics are discussed throughout this book. Rather than being presented only in separate chapters, these topics have been woven into the context of relevant issues. Users tell us they find that this integrative approach makes these topics more fully part of OB and reinforces their importance. • Comprehensive supplements. Although this book may be short in length, it’s not short on supplements. It comes with a complete, high-tech support package for both faculty and students. Instructors are provided with a comprehensive Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, TestGenerator, and PowerPoint slides. The MyManagementLab course provides both instructors and students with various types of assessments, video exercises, decision-making simulations, and Personal Inventory Assessments. CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER CHANGES Chapter 1: What Is Organizational Behavior? • New content: Effective versus Successful Managerial Activities; Current Usage of, New Trends in, and Limitations of Big Data; Workforce Demographics; Social Media; and Inputs, Processes, and Outcomes of our General Model of Organizational Behavior • Newly revised sections: Management and Organizational Behavior • New research incorporated in the following areas: Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Big Data, Adapting to Differing Cultural and Regulatory Norms, Positive Work Environments, and Ethical Behavior • New features: Watch It (Herman Miller: Organizational Behavior) and Personal Inventory Assessments (Multicultural Awareness Scale) Chapter 2: Diversity in Organizations • New content: Stereotype Threat and Hidden Disabilities • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, Demographic Characteristics, Discrimination, Implementing Diversity Management Strategies, and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Discrimination in the Workplace; Biographical Characteristics, including Age, Sex, Race, and Ethnicity; Disabilities; the Wonderlic Intellectual Ability Test; Diversity in Groups; and International Research on Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Physical Abilities A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 23 24/09/16 11:56 am xxiv Preface • New features: Personal Inventory Assessments (Intercultural Sensitivity Scale), Watch It (Verizon: Diversity), and Try It (Simulation: Human Resources) Chapter 3: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction • New content: The Causes of Job Satisfaction, including Job Conditions, Personality, Pay, and Corporate Social Responsibility; Life Satisfaction as an Outcome of Job Satisfaction; and Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB) as an Outcome of Job Dissatisfaction • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Attitudes and Behavior, Employee Engagement, Measured Job Satisfaction Levels, How Satisfied Are People in Their Jobs, and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) as an Outcome of Job Satisfaction • New features: Watch It (Gawker Media: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction), Personal Inventory Assessments [Core Self-Evaluation (CSE) Scale], and Try It (Simulation: Attitudes & Job Satisfaction) Chapter 4: Emotions and Moods • New content: Moral Emotions; the Functions of Emotions, including Whether or Not Emotions Make Us Ethical; Emotion Regulation Influences, Outcomes, and Techniques; and the Ethics of Emotion Regulation • Newly revised

sections: Learning Objectives, Time of the Day as a Source of Emotions and Moods, Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Stress, Sleep, Age, and Sex as Sources of Emotions and Moods; Controlling Emotional Displays; Emotional Intelligence; Safety and Injury at Work as Outcomes of Emotions and Moods; and International Research on the Basic Emotions, Experiencing Moods, and Emotions, as well as on the Day of the Week and Weather as Sources of Emotions and Moods • New features: Personal Inventory Assessments (Emotional Intelligence Assessment) and Try It (Simulation: Emotions & Moods) Chapter 5: Personality and Values • New content: Whether or Not the Big Five Personality Traits Predict Behavior at Work, Other Dark-Side Traits, and Other Dimensions of Fit • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, Personality Frameworks, the MyersBriggs Type Indicator, Cultural Values, Summary, and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Describing Personality; the Big Five Personality Model; the Dark Triad, Proactive Personality; Organizational Situations, Generational Values; Person–Organization Fit; and International Research on Measuring Personality, Narcissism, and Person–Job Fit • New features: Watch It (Honest Tea: Ethics—Company Mission and Values), and Personality Inventory Assessment (Personality Style Indicator) A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 24 24/09/16 11:56 am Preface xxv Chapter 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making • New content: The Perceiver, Target, and Context as Factors That Influence Perception, Randomness Error; Nudging as an Influence on Decision Making; Choosing between the Three Ethical Decision Criteria; Lying and Ethical Decision Making; and Ethics and Creativity • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, the Halo Effect, Escalation of Commitment, Creative Potential, and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Person Perception: Making Judgments about Others; Attribution Theory; the Link between Perception and Individual Decision Making; Gender as an Influence on Decision Making; Creative Behavior; Intelligence, Personality, and Expertise as Causes of Creative Behavior; the Creative Environment; and International Research on the Three Ethical Decision Criteria • New features: Watch It (Orpheus Group Casting: Social Perception and Attribution), Try It (Simulation: Perception & Individual Decision Making), and Personal Inventory Assessments (How Creative Are You?) Chapter 7: Motivation Concepts • New content: Goal-Setting and Ethics, Reinforcement Theory, Influencing SelfEfficacy in Others, Ensuring Justice, and Culture and Justice • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, Goal-Setting Theory, and Equity Theory/Organizational Justice • New research incorporated in the following areas: Hierarchy of Needs Theory as well as International Research on McClelland’s Theory of Needs, Goal-Setting Theory, Self-Determination Theory, Self-Efficacy Theory, and Equity Theory/ Organizational Justice • New features: Watch It [Motivation (TWZ Role Play)], Try It (Simulation: Motivation), and Personal Inventory Assessments (Work Motivation Indicator) Chapter 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications • Newly revised sections: The Job Characteristics Model, Job Rotation, Rewarding Individual Employees through Variable-Pay Programs, and Using Benefits to Motivate Employees • New research incorporated in the following areas: Job Rotation; Relational Job Design; Flextime; Job Sharing; Participative Management; Establishing a Pay Structure; Merit-Based Pay; Employee Stock Ownership Plans; Using Intrinsic Rewards; and International Research on the Job Characteristics Model, Telecommuting, Cultural Employee Involvement Programs, Representative Participation, Rewarding Individual Employees through Variable-Pay Programs, Piece-Rate Pay, Bonuses, and Profit-Sharing Plans • New features: Personal Inventory Assessments

(Diagnosing the Need for Team Building), Watch It (Zappos: Motivating Employees through Company Culture), and Try It (Simulation: Extrinsic & Intrinsic Motivation) A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 25 24/09/16 11:56 am xxvi Preface Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior • New content: Social Identity, Ingroups and Outgroups, Norms and Emotions, Positive and Negative Norms and Group Outcomes, Norms and Culture, Group Status Inequity, and Group Status and Stigmatization • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives; Role Expectations; Role Conflict; Group Status, Group Size, and Dynamics, Group Cohesiveness; Group Diversity; and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Group Norms, Group Status and Norms, Group Status and Group Interaction, Group Size and Dynamics, Challenges of Group Diversity, Group Effectiveness and Efficiency, and International Research in Group Diversity • New features: Watch It (Witness.org: Managing Groups & Teams), Personal Inventory Assessments (Communicating Supportively), and Try It (Simulation: Group Behavior) Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams • New content: Cultural Differences in Work Teams, Team Identity, Team Cohesion, and Shared Mental Models • Newly revised sections: Problem-Solving Teams, Summary, and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: The Popularity of Teams, Cross-Functional Teams, Virtual Teams, Multiteam Systems, Creating Effective Teams, Team Composition, Personality of Team Members, Size of Teams, and International Research on Climate of Trust • New features: Watch It [Teams (TWZ Role Play)], Personal Inventory Assessments (Team Development Behaviors), and Try It (Simulation: Teams) Chapter 11: Communication • New content: Managing Behavior, Feedback, Emotional Feedback, Emotional Sharing, Persuasion, and Information Exchange • Newly revised sections: Downward and Upward Communication, The Grapevine, Oral Communication, and Telephone • New research incorporated in the following areas: Functions of Communication and Information Overload • New features: Watch It [Communication (TWZ Role Play)], Personal Inventory Assessments (Communication Styles), and Try It (Simulation: Communication) Chapter 12: Leadership • New content: Dark Side Traits, Leader–Member Exchange Theory, How Transformational Leadership Works, Transformational versus Charismatic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Leader-Participation Model, and Trust and Culture • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, Trait Theories of Leadership, Contemporary Theories of Leadership, Behavioral Theories, Responsible Leadership, and Authentic Leadership A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 26 24/09/16 11:56 am Preface xxvii • New research incorporated in the following areas: Big Five Traits, Transactional and Transformational Leadership, Path–Goal Theory, Servant Leadership, and International Research on Charismatic Leadership and the Evaluation of Transformational Leadership • New features: Watch It [Leadership (TWZ Role Play)], Personal Inventory Assessments (Ethical Leadership Assessment), and Try It (Simulation: Leadership) Chapter 13: Power and Politics • New content: The General Dependence Postulate, Social Network Analysis, Sexual Harassment, Inter-Organizational Factors Contributing to Political Behavior, Interviews and Impression Management, Scarcity, and Nonsubstitutability • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives and Individual Factors Contributing to Political Behavior • New research incorporated in the following areas: Impression Management, Performance Evaluations and Impression Management, Organizational Factors, and Contributing to Political Behavior • New features: Watch It (Power and Political Behavior), Personal Inventory Assessments (Gaining Power and Influence), and Try It (Simulation: Power & Politics) Chapter 14: Conflict and Negotiation • New content: Negotiating in a Social Context, Reputation and Relationships in Negotiations,

and Third-Party Negotiations • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives, A Definition of Conflict, Loci of Conflict, and Stage IV of the Conflict Process: Behavior, Personality Traits, and Gender Differences in Negotiations • New research incorporated in the following areas: Functional Outcomes, Preparation and Planning for Negotiation, and International Research on Personal Variables as Sources of Conflict and Cultural Influences on Negotiation • New features: Watch It (Gordon Law Group: Conflict and Negotiation) and Personal Inventory Assessments (Strategies for Handling Conflict) Chapter 15: Foundations of Organization Structure • New content: Implications of Organizational Structure for OB; Boundary Spanning; Types of Organizational Structures, including Functional, Divisional, Team, and Circular Structures; and Institutions and Strategy • Newly revised sections: Learning Objectives and Description of Organizational Structure • New research incorporated in the following areas: The Leaner Organization: Downsizing, Organizational Strategies and Structure, and International Research on Technology and Strategy • New features: Personal Inventory Assessments (Organizational Structure Assessment), Try It (Simulation: Organizational Structure), and Watch It (ZipCar: Organizational Structure) A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 27 24/09/16 11:56 am xxviii Preface Chapter 16: Organizational Culture • New content: The Ethical Dimensions of Culture, Culture and Sustainability, Culture and Innovation, Culture as an Asset, Strengthening Dysfunctions, Rivals, and Influencing an Organizational Culture • Newly revised sections: Description of Organizational Culture, Barriers to Acquisitions and Mergers, Ethical Culture, Positive Culture, Rewarding More Than Punishing, and Building on Employee Strengths • New research incorporated in the following areas: Organizational Socialization • New features: Try It (Simulation: Organizational Culture) and Personal Inventory Assessments (Organizational Structure Assessment) Chapter 17: Organizational Change and Stress Management • New content: Reactionary versus Planned Change; The Politics of Change; Action Research; Sensitivity Training, Managing the Change Paradox; Describing and Creating a Learning Organization; Organizational Change and Stress; Allostasis; Potential Sources of Stress at Work; Environmental, Personal, and Organizational Factors Leading to Stress; Stress Additivity; Perception and Stress; Job Experience and Stress; Personality Traits and Stress; Cultural Differences and Stress; and Wellness Programs • Newly revised sections: Description of Change, Forces for Change, Coercion as a Tactic to Overcome Resistance to Change, Demands and Resources, Social Support and Stress, Summary, and Implications for Managers • New research incorporated in the following areas: Resistance to Change, Developing Positive Relationships to Overcome Resistance to Change, Context and Innovation, Behavioral Symptoms of Stress, and International Research on Communication to Overcome Resistance to Change and on Idea Champions • New features: Try It (Simulation: Change), Watch It (East Haven Fire Department: Managing Stress), and Personal Inventory Assessments (Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale) INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES At Pearson’s Higher Ed catalog, https://www.pearsonhighered.com/sign-in.html, instructors can easily register to gain access to a variety of instructor resources available with this text in downloadable format. If assistance is needed, our dedicated technical support team is ready to help with the media supplements that accompany this text. Visit https:// support.pearson.com/getsupport for answers to frequently asked questions and toll-free user support phone numbers. The following supplements are available with this text: • • • • Instructor’s Resource Manual Test Bank TestGen® Computerized Test Bank PowerPoint Presentation This title is available as an eBook and can be purchased at most eBook retailers. A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.

indd 28 24/09/16 11:56 am ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We owe a debt of gratitude to all those at Pearson who have supported this text over the past 25 years and who have worked so hard on the development of this latest edition. On the editorial side, we want to thank Director of Portfolio Management Stephanie Wall, Portfolio Manager Kris Ellis-Levy, Managing Producer Ashley Santora, Content Producer Claudia Fernandes, and Editorial Assistant Hannah Lamarre. On the production side, we want to thank Moumita Majumdar and Revathi Viswanathan, Project Managers at Cenveo® Publisher Services. The authors are grateful for Lori Ehrman Tinkey of the University of Notre Dame for her invaluable assistance in manuscript editing and preparation. Thank you also to David Glerum, Ph.D., for his input. Last but not least, we would like to thank the marketing team for promoting the book to the market, and the sales staff who have been selling this book over its many editions. We appreciate the attention you’ve given this book. xxix A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 29 24/09/16 11:56 am ABOUT THE AUTHORS Stephen P. Robbins, Ph.D. University of Arizona Stephen P. Robbins is Professor Emeritus of Management at San Diego State University and the world’s best-selling textbook author in the areas of both management and organizational behavior. His books are used at more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities, have been translated into 19 languages, and have adapted editions for Canada, Australia, South Africa, and India. Dr. Robbins is also the author of the best-selling books The Truth About Managing People, 2nd ed. (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2008) and Decide & Conquer (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2004). In his “other life,” Dr. Robbins actively participates in masters’ track competitions. Since turning 50 in 1993, he’s won 18 national championships and 12 world titles, and set numerous U.S. and world age-group records at 60, 100, 200, and 400 meters. In 2005, Dr. Robbins was elected into the USA Masters’ Track & Field Hall of Fame. Timothy A. Judge, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Timothy A. Judge is currently the Alutto Professor of Leadership at The Ohio State University and Visiting Professor, Division of Psychology & Language Sciences, University College London. He has held academic positions at the University of Notre Dame, University of Florida, University of Iowa, Cornell University, Charles University in the Czech Republic, Comenius University in Slovakia, and University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Dr. Judge’s primary research interests are in (1) personality, moods, and emotions; (2) job attitudes; (3) leadership and influence behaviors; and (4) careers (person–organization fit, career success). Dr. Judge has published more than 154 articles in these and other major topics in journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and the Journal of Applied Psychology. He is a fellow of several organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Academy of Management. Among the many professional acknowledgments of his work, most recently Dr. Judge was awarded the Academy of Management Human Resources Division’s Scholarly Achievement Award for 2014. Dr. Judge is a co-author of Organizational Behavior, 17th ed., with Stephen P. Robbins, and Staffing Organizations, 8th ed., with Herbert G. Heneman III. He is married and has three children—a daughter who is a health care social worker, a daughter who is studying for a master’s degree, and a son in middle school. xxx A01_ROBB3859_14_SE_FM.indd 30 24/09/16 11:56 am PART 1 Understanding Yourself and Others 1 What Is Organizational Behavior? MyManagementLab ® Improve Your Grade! When you see this icon , visit mymanagementlab.com for activities that are applied, personalized, and offer immediate feedback. Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Define organizational behavior (referred to as OB throughout the text). 2. Show the value of systematic study to OB.

3. Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB. 4. Demonstrate why few absolutes apply to OB. 5. Identify managers’ challenges and opportunities in applying OB concepts. 6. Compare the three levels of analysis in this text’s OB model. Chapter Warm-up If your professor has chosen to assign this, go to the Assignments section of mymanagementlab.com to complete the chapter warm-up. A s you begin your study of this text, you might be wondering, “What is organizational behavior and why does it matter to me?” We get to the definition of organizational behavior, or OB, in a moment, but let’s begin with the end in mind—why OB matters, and what the study of OB offers you. First, a bit of history. Until the late 1980s, business school curricula emphasized the technical aspects of management, focusing on economics, accounting, finance, and quantitative techniques. Course work in human behavior and people skills received relatively 1 M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 1 19/09/16 3:58 PM 2 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others less attention. Since then, however, business schools have realized the significant role interpersonal skills play in determining a manager’s effectiveness. In fact, a survey of over 2,100 CFOs across 20 industries indicated that a lack of interpersonal skills is the top reason why some employees fail to advance.1 One of the principal applications of OB is toward an improvement in interpersonal skills. Developing managers’ interpersonal skills helps organizations attract and keep high-performing employees, which is important since outstanding employees are always in short supply and are costly to replace. But the development of interpersonal skills is not the only reason OB matters. Secondly, from the organizational standpoint, incorporating OB principles can help transform a workplace from good to great, with a positive impact on the bottom line. Companies known as good places to work—such as Genentech, the Boston Consulting Group, Qualcomm, McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble, Facebook, and Southwest Airlines2—have been found to generate superior financial performance.3 Third, there are strong associations between the quality of workplace relationships and employee job satisfaction, stress, and turnover. For example, one very large survey of hundreds of workplaces and more than 200,000 respondents showed that social relationships among coworkers and supervisors were strongly related to overall job satisfaction. Positive social relationships also were associated with lower stress at work and lower intentions to quit.4 Further research indicates that employees who relate to their managers with supportive dialogue and proactivity find that their ideas are endorsed more often, which improves workplace satisfaction.5 Fourth, increasing the OB element in organizations can foster social responsibility awareness. Accordingly, universities have begun to incorporate social entrepreneurship education into their curriculum in order to train future leaders to address social issues within their organizations.6 This is especially important because there is a growing need for understanding the means and outcomes of corporate social responsibility, known as CSR.7 We discuss CSR more fully in Chapter 3. We understand that in today’s competitive and demanding workplace, managers can’t succeed on their technical skills alone. They also have to exhibit good people skills. This text has been written to help both managers and potential managers develop those people skills with the knowledge that understanding human behavior provides. In so doing, we believe you’ll also obtain lasting skills and insight about yourself and others. Management and Organizational Behavior The roles of a manager—and the necessary skills needed to perform as one—are constantly evolving. More than ever, individuals are placed into management positions without management training or informed experience. According to a large-scale survey,

more than 58 percent of managers reported they had not received any training and 25 percent admitted they were not ready to lead others when they were given the role.8 Added to that challenge, the demands of the job have increased: the average manager has seven direct reports (five was once the norm), and has less management time to spend with them than before.9 Considering that a Gallup poll found organizations chose the wrong candidate for management positions 82 percent of the time,10 we conclude that the more you can learn about people and how to manage them, the better prepared you will be to be that right candidate. OB will help you get there. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 2 19/09/16 3:58 PM Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? 3 Organizational Behavior (OB) Defined Organizational behavior (OB) is a field of study that investigates the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. That’s a mouthful, so let’s break it down. OB is a field of study, meaning that it is a distinct area of expertise with a common body of knowledge. What does it study? It studies three determinants of behavior within organizations: individuals, groups, and structure. In addition, OB applies the knowledge gained about individuals, groups, and the effect of structure on behavior in order to make organizations work more effectively. To sum up our definition, OB is the study of what people do in an organization and the way their behavior affects the organization’s performance. Because OB is concerned specifically with employment-related situations, it examines behavior in the context of job satisfaction, absenteeism, employment turnover, productivity, human performance, and management. Although debate exists about the relative importance of each, OB includes these core topics:11 • • • • • • • • organizational behavior A field of study that investigates the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. Motivation Leader behavior and power Interpersonal communication Group structure and processes Attitude development and perception Change processes Conflict and negotiation Work design Effective versus Successful Managerial Activities Now that we understand what OB is, we may begin to apply some concepts. Consider the important issue of effective management. What makes one manager more effective than another? To answer the question, Fred Luthans, a prominent OB researcher, and his associates looked at what managers do from a unique perspective.12 They asked, “Do managers who move up most quickly in an organization do the same activities and with the same emphasis as managers who do the best job?” You might think the answer is yes, but that’s not always the case. Luthans and his associates studied more than 450 managers. All engaged in four managerial activities: 1. Traditional management. Decision making, planning, and controlling. 2. Communication. Exchanging routine information and processing paperwork. 3. Human resources (HR) management. Motivating, disciplining, managing conflict, staffing, and training. 4. Networking. Socializing, politicking, and interacting with outsiders. The “average” manager spent 32 percent of his or her time in traditional management activities, 29 percent communicating, 20 percent in HR management activities, and 19 percent networking. However, the time and effort different individual managers spent M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 3 19/09/16 3:58 PM 4 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others When you see this icon, Global OB issues are being discussed in the paragraph. on those activities varied a great deal. Among managers who were successful (defined in terms of speed of promotion within their organizations), networking made the largest relative contribution to success

and HR management activities made the least relative contribution, which is the opposite of the average manager. Indeed, other studies in Australia, Israel, Italy, Japan, and the United States confirm the link between networking, social relationships, and success within an organization.13 However, Luthans and associates found that among effective managers (defined in terms of quantity and quality of their performance and the satisfaction and commitment of their employees), communication made the largest relative contribution and networking the least. This finding is more in line with the average manager, with the important exception of increased emphasis on communication. The connection between communication and effective managers is clear. Managers who explain their decisions and seek information from colleagues and employees—even if the information turns out to be negative—are the most effective.14 Watch It If your professor has assigned this, go to the Assignments section of mymanagementlab .com to complete the video exercise titled Herman Miller: Organizational Behavior. Complementing Intuition with Systematic Study systematic study Looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and drawing conclusions based on scientific evidence. evidence-based management (EBM) The basing of managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence. intuition An instinctive feeling not necessarily supported by research. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 4 Whether you’ve explicitly thought about it before or not, you’ve been “reading” people almost all your life by watching their actions and interpreting what you see, or by trying to predict what people might do under different conditions. The casual approach to reading others can often lead to erroneous predictions, but using a systematic approach can improve your accuracy. Underlying the systematic approach is the belief that behavior is not random. Rather, we can identify fundamental consistencies underlying the behavior of all individuals and modify them to reflect individual differences. These fundamental consistencies are very important. Why? Because they allow for predictability. Behavior is generally predictable, and the systematic study of behavior is a means to making reasonably accurate predictions. When we use the term systematic study, we mean looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and basing our conclusions on scientific evidence—that is, on data gathered under controlled conditions and measured, and interpreted, in a rigorous manner. Evidence-based management (EBM) complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence. For example, we want doctors to make decisions about patient care based on the latest available evidence, and EBM argues that managers should do the same, thinking more scientifically about management problems. A manager might pose a question, search for the best available evidence, and apply the relevant information to the question or case at hand. You might wonder what manager would not base decisions on evidence, but the vast majority of management decisions are still made “on the fly,” with little to no systematic study of available evidence.15 Systematic study and EBM add to intuition, or those “gut feelings” about what makes others (and ourselves) “tick.” Of course, the things you have come to believe in an unsystematic way are not necessarily incorrect. Jack Welch (former CEO of General 19/09/16 3:58 PM Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? 5 Electric) noted, “The trick, of course, is to know when to go with your gut.”16 But if we make all decisions with intuition or gut instinct, we’re likely working with incomplete information—like making an investment decision with only half the data about the potential for risk and reward. Big Data Data, the foundation of EBM, have been used to evaluate behavior since at least 1749, when the word “statistic” was coined to mean a “description of the state.

”17 Statistics back then were used for purposes of governance, but since the data collection methods were clumsy and simplistic, so were the conclusions. “Big data”—the extensive use of statistical compilation and analysis—didn’t become possible until computers were sophisticated enough to both store and manipulate large amounts of information. The use of big data began with online retailers but has since permeated virtually every business. Current Usage No matter how many terabytes of data firms collect or from how many sources, the reasons for data analytics include: predicting events, from a book purchase to a spacesuit malfunction; detecting how much risk is incurred at any time, from the risk of a fire to that of a loan default; and preventing catastrophes large and small, from a plane crash to the overstocking of a product.18 With big data, U.S. defense contractor BAE Systems protects itself from cyber-attacks, San Francisco’s Bank of the West uses customer data to create tiered pricing systems, and London’s Graze.com analyzes customers’ preferences to select snack samples to send with their orders.19 New Trends The use of big data for understanding, helping, and managing people is relatively new but holds promise. In fact, research on 10,000 workers in China, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States indicated that employees expect the next transformation in the way people work will rely more on technological advancements than on any other factor, such as demographic changes.20 It is good news for the future of business that researchers, the media, and company leaders have identified the potential of data-driven management and decision making. A manager who uses data to define objectives, develop theories of causality, and test those theories can determine which employee activities are relevant to the objectives.21 Big data has implications for correcting management assumptions and increasing positive performance outcomes. Increasingly, it is applied toward making effective decisions (Chapter 6) and managing organizational change (Chapter 17). It is quite possible that the best use of big data in managing people will come from OB and psychology research where it might, for instance, even help employees with mental illnesses monitor and change their behavior.22 Limitations As technological capabilities for handling big data have increased, so have issues of privacy and appropriate application. This is particularly true when data collection includes surveillance instruments. For instance, an experiment in Brooklyn, New York, has been designed to improve the quality of life for residents, but the researchers will collect potentially intrusive data from infrared cameras, sensors, and smartphone Wi-Fi signals.23 Through similar methods of surveillance monitoring, a bank call center and a pharmaceutical company found that employees were more productive with more social interaction, so they changed their break time policies so more people took breaks M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 5 19/09/16 3:58 PM 6 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others together. They then saw sales increase and turnover decrease. Bread Winners Café in Dallas, Texas, constantly monitors all employees in the restaurant through surveillance and uses that data to promote or discipline its servers.24 Privacy and application issues abound with these techniques, but abandoning them is not necessarily the fix. An understanding of deeper OB issues can help find the productive balance. These big data tactics and others might yield results—and research indicates that, in fact, electronic performance monitoring does increase task performance and citizenship behavior (helping behaviors towards others), at least in the short term. But critics point out that after Frederick Taylor introduced surveillance analytics in 1911 to increase productivity through monitoring and feedback controls, his management control techniques were surpassed by Alfred Sloan’s greater success with management outcomes, achieved by providing meaningful work to employees.

25 We are not advising you to throw intuition out the window. In dealing with people, leaders often rely on hunches, and sometimes the outcomes are excellent. At other times, human tendencies get in the way. What we are advising is to use evidence as much as possible to inform your intuition and experience. The prudent use of big data, along with an understanding of human behavioral tendencies, can contribute to sound decision making and ease natural biases. That is the promise of OB. Disciplines That Contribute to the OB Field OB is an applied behavioral science built on contributions from a number of behavioral disciplines, mainly psychology and social psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Psychology’s contributions have been principally at the individual or micro-level of analysis, while the other disciplines have contributed to our understanding of macro concepts such as group processes and organization. Exhibit 1-1 is an overview of the major contributions to the study of OB. Psychology psychology The science that seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals. Psychology seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals. Contributors to the knowledge of OB are learning theorists, personality theorists, counseling psychologists, and, most important, industrial and organizational psychologists. Early industrial and organizational psychologists studied the problems of fatigue, boredom, and other working conditions that could impede efficient work performance. More recently, their contributions have expanded to include learning, perception, personality, emotions, training, leadership effectiveness, needs and motivational forces, job satisfaction, decision-making processes, performance appraisals, attitude measurement, employee-selection techniques, work design, and job stress. Social Psychology social psychology An area of psychology that blends concepts from psychology and sociology to focus on the influence of people on one another. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 6 Social psychology, generally considered a branch of psychology, blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on people’s influence on one another. One major study area is change—how to implement it and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance. Social psychologists also contribute to measuring, understanding, and changing attitudes; identifying communication patterns; and building trust. Finally, they have made important contributions to our study of group behavior, power, and conflict. 19/09/16 3:58 PM 7 Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? Behavioral science Psychology Social psychology Contribution Learning Motivation Personality Emotions Perception Training Leadership effectiveness Job satisfaction Individual decision making Performance appraisal Attitude measurement Employee selection Work design Work stress Output Exhibit 1-1 Toward an OB Discipline Individual Behavioral change Attitude change Communication Group processes Group decision making Communication Power Conflict Intergroup behavior Sociology Unit of analysis Group Study of organizational behavior Formal organization theory Organizational technology Organizational change Organizational culture Comparative values Comparative attitudes Cross-cultural analysis Organization system Anthropology Organizational culture Organizational environment Power Sociology While psychology focuses on the individual, sociology studies people in relation to their social environment or culture. Sociologists have contributed to OB through their study of group behaviors in organizations, particularly formal and complex organizations. Perhaps most importantly, sociologists have studied organizational culture, formal organization theory and structure, organizational technology, communications, power, and conflict. sociology The study of people in relation to their social environment or culture. Anthropology Anthropology is the study of societies in order to learn about human beings and their activities.

Anthropologists’ work on cultures and environments has helped us understand differences in fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior among people in different countries and within different organizations. Much of our current understanding of organizational culture, organizational climate, and differences among national cultures is a result of the work of anthropologists or those using their methods. anthropology The study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities. There are Few Absolutes in OB Laws in the physical sciences—chemistry, astronomy, physics—are consistent and apply in a wide range of situations. They allow scientists to generalize about the pull of gravity or to be confident about sending astronauts into space to repair satellites. Human beings are complex, and few, if any, simple and universal principles explain human behavior. Because we M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 7 19/09/16 3:58 PM 8 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others contingency variables Situational factors or variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables. are not alike, our ability to make simple, accurate, and sweeping generalizations about ourselves is limited. Two people often act very differently in the same situation, and the same person’s behavior changes in different situations. For instance, not everyone is motivated by money, and people may behave differently at a religious service than they do at a party. This doesn’t mean, of course, that we can’t offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behavior or make valid predictions. It does mean that OB concepts must reflect situational, or contingency, conditions. We can say x leads to y, but only under conditions specified in z—the contingency variables. The science of OB was developed by applying general concepts to a particular situation, person, or group. For example, OB scholars would avoid stating that everyone likes complex and challenging work (a general concept). Why? Because not everyone wants a challenging job. Some people prefer routine over varied work, or simple over complex tasks. A job attractive to one person may be unattractive to another; its appeal is contingent on the person who holds it. Often, we find both general effects (money does have some ability to motivate most of us) and contingencies (some of us are more motivated by money than others, and some situations are more about money than others). We best understand OB when we realize how both (general effects and the contingencies that affect them) often guide behavior. Challenges and Opportunities for OB Understanding organizational behavior has never been more important for managers. Take a quick look at the dramatic changes in organizations. The typical employee is getting older; the workforce is becoming increasingly diverse; and global competition requires employees to become more flexible and cope with rapid change. As a result of these changes and others, employment options have adapted to include new opportunities for workers. Exhibit 1-2 details some of the types of options individuals may find offered to them by organizations or for which they would like to negotiate. Under each heading in the exhibit, you will find a grouping of options from which to choose—or combine. For instance, at one point in your career you may find yourself employed full time in an office in a localized, nonunion setting with a salary and bonus compensation package, while at another point you may wish to negotiate for a flextime, virtual position and choose to work from overseas for a combination of salary and extra paid time off. In short, today’s challenges bring opportunities for managers to use OB concepts. In this section, we review some—but not nearly all—of the critical developing issues confronting managers for which OB offers solutions or, at least, meaningful insights toward solutions. Continuing Globalization Organizations are no longer constrained by national borders. Samsung,

the largest South Korean business conglomerate, sells most of its products to organizations in other countries; Burger King is owned by a Brazilian firm; and McDonald’s sells hamburgers in 118 countries on 6 continents. Even Apple—arguably the U.S. company with the strongest U.S. identity—employs twice as many workers outside the United States as it does inside the country. And all major automobile makers now manufacture cars outside their borders; Honda builds cars in Ohio, Ford in Brazil, Volkswagen in Mexico, and both Mercedes and BMW in the United States and South Africa. The world has become a global village. In the process, the manager’s job has changed. Effective managers anticipate and adapt their approaches to the global issues we discuss next. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 8 19/09/16 3:58 PM 9 Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? Categories of Employment Types of Employment Places of Employment Conditions of Employment Compensation for Employment Employed Full-time Anchored (office/cubicle) Local Salary Underemployed/ underutilized Part-time Floating (shared space) Expatriate Hourly Re-employed Flextime Virtual Short-term assignee Overtime Unemployed/jobless Job share Flexible Flexpatriate Bonus Work from home International business traveler Contract Entrepreneur Contingent Retired Independent contractor Visa employee Time off Job seeking Temporary Union/nonunion employee Benefits Furloughed Reduced hours Laid off Intern Exhibit 1-2 Employment Options Sources: J.R. Anderson Jr., et al., “Action Items: 42 Trends Affecting Benefits, Compensation, Training, Staffing and Technology,” HR Magazine (January 2013) p. 33; M. Dewhurst, B. Hancock, and D. Ellsworth, “Redesigning Knowledge Work,” Harvard Business Review (January-February 2013), 58–64; E. Frauenheim, “Creating a New Contingent Culture,“ Workforce Management (August 2012), 34–39; N. Koeppen, “State Job Aid Takes Pressure off Germany,” The Wall Street Journal (february 1, 2013), p. A8; and M. A. Shaffer, M. L. Kraimer, Y,-P. Chen, and M.C. Bolino, “Choices, Challenges, and Career Consequences of Global Work Experiences: A Review and Future Agenda,” Journal of Management (July 2012), 1282–1327. Working with People from Different Cultures In your own country or on foreign assignment, you’ll find yourself working with bosses, peers, and other employees born and raised in different cultures. What motivates you may not motivate them. Or your communication style may be straightforward and open, which others may find uncomfortable and threatening. To work effectively with people from different cultures, you need to understand how their culture and background have shaped them and how to adapt your management style to fit any differences. Adapting to Differing Cultural and Regulatory Norms To be effective, managers need to know the cultural norms of the workforce in each country where they do business. For instance, in some countries a large percentage of the workforce enjoys long holidays. There are national and local regulations to consider, too. Managers of subsidiaries abroad need to be aware of the unique financial and legal regulations applying to “guest companies” or else risk violating them. Violations can have implications for their operations in that country and also for political relations between countries. Managers also need to be cognizant of differences in regulations for competitors in that country; many times, understanding the laws can lead to success or failure. For example, knowing local banking laws allowed one multinational firm—the Bank of China—to seize control of a storied (and very valuable) London building, Grosvenor House, from under the nose M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 9 19/09/16 3:58 PM 10 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others of the owner, the Indian hotel group Sahara. Management at Sahara contended that the loan default that led to the seizure was a misunderstanding regarding one of their other properties in New York.26 Globalization can get complicated.

Workforce Demographics The workforce has always adapted to variations in the economy, longevity, birth rates, socioeconomic conditions, and other changes that have a widespread impact. People adapt to survive, and OB studies the way those adaptations affect individuals’ behavior. For instance, even though the 2008 global recession ended years ago, some trends from those years are continuing: many people who have been long unemployed have left the workforce,27 while others have cobbled together several part-time jobs28 or settled for ondemand work.29 Further options that have been particularly popular for younger educated workers have included obtaining specialized industry training after college,30 accepting full-time jobs that are lower-level,31 and starting their own companies.32 As students of OB, we can investigate what factors lead employees to make various choices and how their experiences affect their perceptions of their workplaces. In turn, this can help us predict organizational outcomes. Longevity and birth rates have also changed the dynamics in organizations. Global longevity rates have increased by six years in a very short time (since 1990),33 while birth rates are decreasing for many developed countries; trends that together indicate a lasting shift toward an older workforce. OB research can help explain what this means for employee attitudes, organizational culture, leadership, structure, and communication. Finally, socioeconomic shifts have a profound effect on workforce demographics. For example, the days when women stayed home because it was expected are just a memory in some cultures, while in others, women face significant barriers to entry into the workforce. We are interested in how these women fare in the workplace, and how their conditions can be improved. This is just one illustration of how cultural and socioeconomic changes affect the workplace, but it is one of many. We discuss how OB can provide understanding and insight on workforce issues throughout this text. Workforce Diversity workforce diversity The concept that organizations are becoming more heterogeneous in terms of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. One of the most important challenges for organizations is workforce diversity, a trend by which organizations are becoming more heterogeneous in terms of employees’ gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. Managing this diversity is a global concern. Though we have more to say about it in the next chapter, suffice it to say here that diversity presents great opportunities and poses challenging questions for managers and employees. How can we leverage differences within groups for competitive advantage? Should we treat all employees alike? Should we recognize individual and cultural differences? What are the legal requirements in each country? Does increasing diversity even matter? It is important to address the spoken and unspoken concerns of organizations today. Social Media As we discuss in Chapter 11, social media in the business world is here to stay. Despite its pervasiveness, many organizations continue to struggle with employees’ use of social media in the workplace. For instance, in February 2015, a Texas pizzeria fired an employee M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 10 19/09/16 3:58 PM Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? 11 before her first day of work because she tweeted unflattering comments about her future job. In December 2014, Nordstrom fired an Oregon employee who had posted a personal Facebook comment seeming to advocate violence against white police officers.34 These examples show that social media is a difficult issue for today’s managers, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for OB. For instance, how much should HR look into a candidate’s social media presence? Should a hiring manager read the candidate’s Twitter feeds, or just do a quick perusal of his or her Facebook profile? Managers

need to adopt policies designed to protect employees and their organizations with balance and understanding. Once employees are on the job, many organizations have policies about accessing social media at work—when, where, and for what purposes. But what about the impact of social media on employee well-being? One recent study found that subjects who woke up in a positive mood and then accessed Facebook frequently found their mood worsened during the day. Moreover, subjects who checked Facebook frequently over a two-week period reported a decreased level of satisfaction with their lives.35 Managers—and OB— are trying to increase employee satisfaction, and therefore improve and enhance positive organizational outcomes. We discuss these issues further in Chapters 3 and 4. Employee Well-Being at Work One of the biggest challenges to maintaining employee well-being is the reality that many workers never get away from the virtual workplace. while communication technology allows many technical and professional employees to do their work at home, in their cars, or on the beach in Tahiti, it also means many feel like they’re not part of a team. “The sense of belonging is very challenging for virtual workers, who seem to be all alone out in cyberland,” said Ellen Raineri of Kaplan University, and many can relate to this feeling.36 Another challenge is that organizations are asking employees to put in longer hours. According to one recent study, one in four employees shows signs of burnout, and two in three report high stress levels and fatigue.37 This may actually be an underestimate because workers report maintaining “always on” access for their managers through e-mail and texting. Finally, employee well-being is challenged by heavy outside commitments. Millions of single-parent employees and employees with dependent parents face significant challenges in balancing work and family responsibilities, for instance. As you’ll see in later chapters, the field of OB offers a number of suggestions to guide managers in designing workplaces and jobs that can help employees deal with work–life conflicts. Positive Work Environment A growing area in OB research is positive organizational scholarship (POS; also called positive organizational behavior), which studies how organizations develop human strengths, foster vitality and resilience, and unlock potential. Researchers in this area say too much of OB research and management practice has been targeted toward identifying what’s wrong with organizations and their employees. In response, they try to study what’s good about them.38 Some key subjects in positive OB research are engagement, hope, optimism, and resilience in the face of strain. Researchers hope to help practitioners create positive work environments for employees. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 11 positive organizational scholarship An area of OB research that concerns how organizations develop human strengths, foster vitality and resilience, and unlock potential. 19/09/16 3:58 PM 12 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others Although positive organizational scholarship does not deny the value of the negative (such as critical feedback), it does challenge researchers to look at OB through a new lens and pushes organizations to make use of employees’ strengths rather than dwell on their limitations. One aspect of a positive work environment is the organization’s culture, the topic of Chapter 16. Organizational culture influences employee behavior so strongly that organizations have employed “culture officers” to shape and preserve the company’s personality.39 Ethical Behavior ethical dilemmas and ethical choices Situations in which individuals are required to define right and wrong conduct. In an organizational world characterized by cutbacks, expectations of increasing productivity, and tough competition; it’s not surprising many employees feel pressured to cut corners, break rules, and engage in other questionable practices. Increasingly

they face ethical dilemmas and ethical choices in which they are required to identify right and wrong conduct. Should they “blow the whistle” if they uncover illegal activities in their companies? Do they follow orders with which they don’t personally agree? Should they “play politics” to advance their careers? What constitutes good ethical behavior has never been clearly defined and, in recent years, the line differentiating right from wrong has blurred. We see people all around us engaging in unethical practices—elected officials pad expense accounts or take bribes; corporate executives inflate profits to cash in lucrative stock options; and university administrators look the other way when winning coaches encourage scholarship athletes to take easy courses or even, in the recent case at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, sham courses with fake grades.40 When caught, we see people give excuses such as “Everyone does it” or “You have to seize every advantage.” Today’s manager must create an ethically healthy climate for employees in which they can do their work productively with minimal ambiguity about right and wrong behaviors. Companies that promote a strong ethical mission, encourage employees to behave with integrity, and provide strong leadership can influence employee decisions to behave ethically.41 Classroom training sessions in ethics have also proven helpful in maintaining a higher level of awareness of the implications of employee choices as long as the training sessions are given on an ongoing basis.42 In upcoming chapters, we discuss the actions managers can take to create an ethically healthy climate and help employees sort through ambiguous situations. Coming Attractions: Developing An OB Model We conclude this chapter by presenting a general model that defines the field of OB and stakes out its parameters, concepts, and relationships. By studying the model, you will have a good picture of how the topics in this text can inform your approach to management issues and opportunities. Overview model An abstraction of reality, a simplified representation of some real-world phenomenon. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 12 A model is an abstraction of reality, a simplified representation of some real-world phenomenon. Exhibit 1-3 presents the skeleton of our OB model. It proposes three types of variables (inputs, processes, and outcomes) at three levels of analysis (individual, group, and organizational). In the chapters to follow, we proceed from the individual level 19/09/16 3:58 PM Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? Inputs Processes 13 Outcomes Individual Level • Diversity • Personality • Values Individual Level • Emotions and moods • Motivation • Perception • Decision making Individual Level • Attitudes and stress • Task performance • Citizenship behavior • Withdrawal behavior Group Level • Group structure • Group roles • Team responsibilities Group Level • Communication • Leadership • Power and politics • Conflict and negotiation Group Level • Group cohesion • Group functioning Organizational Level • Structure • Culture Organizational Level • Human resource management • Change practices Organizational Level • Productivity • Survival Exhibit 1-3 A Basic OB Model (Chapters 2 through 8) to group behavior (Chapters 9 through 14) to the organizational system (Chapters 15 through 17). The model illustrates that inputs lead to processes, which lead to outcomes; we discuss interrelationships at each level of analysis. Notice that the model also shows that outcomes can influence inputs in the future, which highlights the broad-reaching effect OB initiatives can have on an organization’s future. Inputs Inputs are the variables like personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes. These variables set the stage for what will occur in an organization later. Many are determined in advance of the employment relationship. For example, individual diversity characteristics, personality,

and values are shaped by a combination of an individual’s genetic inheritance and childhood environment. Group structure, roles, and team responsibilities are typically assigned immediately before or after a group is formed. Finally, organizational structure and culture are usually the result of years of development and change as the organization adapts to its environment and builds up customs and norms. inputs Variables like personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes. Processes If inputs are like the nouns in OB, processes are like verbs. Processes are actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes. At the individual level, processes include emotions and moods, motivation, perception, and decision making. At the group level, they include communication, leadership, power and politics, and conflict and negotiation. Finally, at the organizational level, processes include HR management and change practices. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 13 processes Actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes. 19/09/16 3:58 PM 14 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others Outcomes outcomes Key factors that are affected by some other variables. Outcomes are the key variables that you want to explain or predict, and that are affected by some other variables. What are the primary outcomes in OB? Scholars have emphasized individual-level outcomes, such as attitudes and stress, task performance, citizenship behavior, and withdrawal. At the group level, cohesion and functioning are the dependent variables. Finally, at the organizational level, we look at overall productivity and survival. Because these outcomes are covered in all the chapters, we briefly discuss each so you can understand the goal of OB. attitudes Evaluative statements or judgments concerning objects, people, or events. stress An unpleasant psychological process that occurs in response to environmental pressures. Attitudes and Stress task performance The combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing core job tasks. As we discuss in depth in Chapter 3, employee attitudes are the evaluations employees make, ranging from positive to negative, about objects, people, or events. For example, the statement “I really think my job is great” is a positive job attitude, while “My job is boring and tedious” is a negative job attitude. Stress is an unpleasant psychological condition that occurs in response to environmental pressures. Some people might think influencing employee attitudes and stress is purely soft stuff and not the business of serious managers, but as you will learn, attitudes often have behavioral consequences that directly relate to organizational effectiveness. Ample evidence shows that employees who are more satisfied and treated fairly are more willing to engage in the above-and-beyond citizenship behavior that is so vital in the contemporary business environment. Task Performance The combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing your core job tasks is a reflection of your level of task performance. If we think about the job of a factory worker, task performance could be measured by the number and quality of products produced in an hour. The task performance measurement of a teacher would be the level of education that students obtain. The task performance measurement of consultants might be the timeliness and quality of the presentations they offer to the client. All these types of performance relate to the core duties and responsibilities of a job and are often directly related to the functions listed on a formal job description. organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) Discretionary behavior that contributes to the psychological and social environment of the workplace. The discretionary behavior that is not part of an employee’s formal job requirements, and that contributes to the psychological

and social environment of the workplace, is called organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), or simply citizenship behavior. Successful organizations have employees who do more than their usual job duties—who provide performance beyond expectations. Organizations want and need employees who make positive contributions that aren’t in any job description, and evidence indicates organizations that have such employees outperform those that don’t. As a result, OB is concerned with citizenship behavior as an outcome variable. withdrawal behavior The set of actions employees take to separate themselves from the organization. Withdrawal Behavior We’ve already mentioned behavior that goes above and beyond task requirements, but what about behavior that in some way is below task requirements? Withdrawal behavior is the set of actions that employees take to separate themselves from the organization. There are many forms of withdrawal, ranging from showing up late or failing to attend meetings to absenteeism and turnover. Employee withdrawal can have a very negative effect on an organization. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 14 19/09/16 3:58 PM Chapter 1 • What Is Organizational Behavior? Although many outcomes in our model can be conceptualized as individual-level phenomena, some relate to the way groups operate. Group cohesion is the extent to which members of a group support and validate one another at work. In other words, a cohesive group is one that sticks together. When employees trust one another, seek common goals, and work together to achieve these common ends, the group is cohesive; when employees are divided among themselves in terms of what they want to achieve and have little loyalty to one another, the group is not cohesive. We can apply OB concepts toward group cohesion. 15 Group Cohesion Group Functioning In the same way that positive job attitudes can be associated with higher levels of task performance, group cohesion should lead to positive group functioning. Group functioning refers to the quantity and quality of a group’s work output. In the same way that the performance of a sports team is more than the sum of each individual player’s performance, group functioning in work organizations is more than the sum of individual task performances. Productivity The highest level of analysis in OB is the organization as a whole. An organization is productive if it achieves its goals by transforming inputs into outputs at the lowest cost. Thus productivity requires both effectiveness and efficiency. A business firm is effective when it attains its sales or market share goals, but its productivity also depends on achieving those goals efficiently. Popular measures of organizational efficiency include return on investment, profit per dollar of sales, and output per hour of labor. Service organizations must include customer needs and requirements in assessing their effectiveness. Why? Because a clear chain of cause and effect runs from employee attitudes and behavior to customer attitudes and profitability. For example, a recent study of six hotels in China indicated that negative employee attitudes decreased customer satisfaction and ultimately harmed the organization’s profitability.43 Survival The final outcome we consider is organizational survival, which is simply evidence that the organization is able to exist and grow over the long term. The survival of an organization depends not just on how productive the organization is, but also on how well it fits with its environment. A company that is very productively making goods and services of little value to the market is unlikely to survive for long, so survival also relies on perceiving the market successfully, making good decisions about how and when to pursue opportunities, and successfully managing change to adapt to new business conditions. group cohesion The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another while at work.

group functioning The quantity and quality of a group’s work output. productivity The combination of the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization. effectiveness The degree to which an organization meets the needs of its clientele or customers. efficiency The degree to which an organization can achieve its ends at a low cost. organizational survival The degree to which an organization is able to exist and grow over the long term. Summary Managers need to develop their interpersonal, or people, skills to be effective in their jobs. OB investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within an organization, and then applies that knowledge to make organizations work more effectively. Implications for Managers • Resist the inclination to rely on generalizations; some provide valid insights into human behavior, but many are erroneous. Get to know the person, and understand the context. M01_ROBB3859_14_SE_C01.indd 15 19/09/16 3:58 PM 16 Part 1 • Understanding Yourself and Others • Use metrics rather than hunches to explain cause-and-effect relationships. • Work on your interpersonal skills to increase your leadership potential. • Improve your technical skills and conceptual skills through training and staying current with OB trends like big data. • OB can improve your employees’ work quality and productivity by showing you how to empower your employees, design and implement change programs, improve customer service, and help your employees balance work–life conflicts. P I Personal Inventory Assessments A PERSONAL INVENTORY ASSESSMENTS Multicultural Awareness Scale Any study of organizational behavior (OB) starts with knowledge of yourself. As one step, take this PIA to determine your multicultural awareness. MyManagementLab ® Go to mymanagementlab.com for auto-graded writing questions as well as the following assisted-graded writing questions: 1-1. How do you think an understanding of organizational behavior (OB) might contribute to your ability to manage others effectively? 1-2. MyManagementLab Only—comprehensive writing assignment for this chapter. M01_ROBB3859_14… CLICK HERE TO GET A PROFESSIONAL WRITER TO WORK ON THIS PAPER AND OTHER SIMILAR PAPERS CLICK THE BUTTON TO MAKE YOUR ORDER Related posts: (Mt) – MGT 311 Saudi Electronic University Operations Management Questions (Mt) – MGT 322 Saudi Elictronic University Logistics Management Questions Taif University Disaster Mental Health Discussion Response (Mt) – University of Arizona Stakeholder Management Discussion Questions

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