This is a brief, yet very applied text that blends concise explorations of organizational behavior with managerial insight, self-assessment, skill development, and prescription. Designed principally for instructors who supplement their instruction, this text is also ideal for short courses, executive education programs, and unique courses that survey organizational behavior issues or combine them with those of organizational theory, strategy, marketing, human resources, or management. This student-friendly text embraces the latest perspectives on traditional concepts, current theories, and the challenges that managers face in business today. The author has minimized complex explanations and illustrations to maximize straightforward understanding and application.