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The textbook, though, is dated both in terms of scholarly references and the case studies used to inform the reader about the relevance of OB topics. Also, the textbook is more reliant on applied sources to support concepts. The pdf version of the textbook does not have a list of scholarly references. The HTML version does have these references, but they are included in within the text and, thus, negatively impact the flow and readability. The book reads well and provides good examples to clarify basic concepts.

The authors provide unbiased and thoughtful insights from scholarly sources in a very relatable fashion. This is one of the significant weakness of this textbook. The scholarly sources are dated. Case studies are also old, though still useful. Some of the in-text online links do not work. In short, this textbook is due for a major revision and would require the authors to revise all aspects of the textbook considerably.

This revision would be a major undertaking and a challenge for the authors. Each chapter is divided into several sub-sections. Each sub-section covers a major OB topic. The authors have done an excellent job of providing a logical and clear description of topics within each chapter.

However, there is no overall framework that can easily connect topics across all 15 chapters. This may explain a somewhat random sequence of topics of 15 chapters.

However, these topics are not covered prior to the coverage of motivation. The coverage of each topic within a chapter by the authors is consistent. The formatting and style are also highly consistent throughout the textbook. An addition of an overall framework and an integrative case study would help provide consistency of topics across chapters.

The textbook is very modular. Specifically, the HTML format of this textbook allows each sub-section to act as a module. Any instructor, interested in adopting this textbook should look into HTML format based modules sub-sections as a way to customize the textbook. As I have stated in my review in another section, the textbook can be improved by connecting topics across chapters using a broad framework as well as by incorporating an integrated case study. The pdf version of the textbook is difficult to navigate.

Even though I found the HTML version to be more user-friendly, this format did have some weaknesses as well. The scholarly references in the HTML version are included within the text and negatively impact readability. Many online links do not work anymore. Since the textbook does not include a subject index or glossary of key terms, it would make it difficult for students to find definitions easily.

Overall, the textbook can significantly benefit from a much-improved interface. Chapter 2 of the textbook offers a comprehensive coverage about the relevance and importance of demographic and cultural diversity. This issue is clearly a strength of this textbook. Overall, this textbook is a good option for those instructors that already have a good portfolio of instructional resources.

The textbook does not appear to provide PowerPoint slides or a Test Bank. It also provides students with several useful applied examples, though these examples are somewhat dated. This textbook may not work for those instructors that wish to use an OB textbook based on current examples or an OB textbook that cites current scholarly references.

To conclude, with significant interface improvements and a major revision, this could become an excellent option for both students and instructors.

The text was comprehensive, covering areas that are important when teaching organizational behavior. Some of the topic areas, such as diversity and ethics, are more comprehensive than others, but all topics are covered well enough for entry-level Some of the topic areas, such as diversity and ethics, are more comprehensive than others, but all topics are covered well enough for entry-level students. The text included a comprehensive table of contents, but no index or glossary.

The textbook was accurate and covered a number of important topics in an interesting manner. I thought the advertised experiential approach was evident and well done. The concepts described in the text can survive over time, but the cases quickly date the contents.

Since the concepts in the cases are integrated into the text, updating could be time consuming. I tried the text in both the. I had the best luck with the online format, although many of the links were no longer valid.

When I copied and pasted the links from the. I liked this text. The information was presented in way that made it easy to understand and apply. Jargon and terms were well explained. This text is well organized. The subheadings in the chapters create appropriate modules to support teachers as they create assignments, and students as they complete them.

The text is well organized and structured. The content flow is great, but, as previously mentioned, there are a number of links, some of which no longer lead anywhere.

Navigating the text by using the online Table of Contents was straightforward, although I did want to simply scroll to the next page instead of having to use a "next section" link, but that was minor.

It would have been helpful to have a "bookmark" or similar feature to easily highlight important concepts or see where I stopped reading. I especially appreciated the way this text discussed sensitive topics associated with gender, race, ethnicity, perception, etc.

I liked this textbook. The text was dated, which tends to be noted by students and can lead to lost credibility. I appreciate the work that went into writing this text and could use portions of it, but would need to check the links before each course, or provide others for my students.

Overall, this is a great text, but I recommend checking the details before adoption. The major areas of OB are covered comprehensively. The textbook goes into an appropriate amount of depth for each of the expected topics. It discusses each of the topics through both an ethics and national culture lens at the end of each chapter It discusses each of the topics through both an ethics and national culture lens at the end of each chapter which represents a major strength of the textbook.

The PDF version did not include a table of contents, index, or glossary which would further add to the comprehensiveness of the textbook. The content was accurate and unbiased. The information was presented in a straight-forward way and cited published work from a wide variety of sources. The topics covered are relevant and timely-- however, many of the citations are a bit dated.

The case studies still are largely relevant even though there may exist better, more recent examples to discuss. Additionally, there were several broken weblinks that need to be updated. The writing is clear, easy to understand, and flows well. The authors do a good job of making concepts and ideas accessible for students. Authors avoided use of jargon without first defining it well and establishing the context.

The textbook does a good job of re-introducing ideas later in the text hat may have been covered earlier in the text which adds to the modularity of the textbook. The topic order makes logical sense and the topics build well off of each other.

In the first chapter, the authors discuss levels of analysis individual, team, and organizational and they could perhaps return to this framework more frequently in order to guide the reader. For the most part, the figures and tables are clear and easy to understand. In the PDF, there were several instances in which chapters did not start on a new page and instead started mid-page which was distracting.

This text's chapter on diversity as well as the reference to diversity issues throughout the text is a major strength. Ending each chapter with a discussion of how national culture and ethics is relevant to the topic was a powerful way to discuss diversity and continually challenge students to consider the topics from diverse perspectives.

This textbook is well-written, comprehensive, and is an excellent resource for students and faculty. The material is presented in an effective, accessible way and the integration of the "OB Toolbox" is especially useful for students to understand how to practically apply the concepts they are learning. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and comprehensiveness of the diversity chapter as well as the discussion of diversity topics throughout each chapter.

The questions at the end of each chapter for reflection could push students a bit further in engaging with the material, and I would like to see some updates to the textbook when it comes to topics that should be covered such as mindfulness and presenteeism as well as case studies and examples from the last years.

A glossary, works cited, table of contents, and index would all be useful additions to the PDF version of the textbook, and it would be helpful if concept words defined in the text were also defined in the margins of the text in order to facilitate student recognition of topics they need understand and be able to define.

Overall, this textbook is solid and I would not hesitate to use it for an undergraduate class in Organizational Behavior although I would supplement it with readings and material from other sources as I would with any other textbook. Has chapters on the major themes such as diversity, decision making, motivation, ethics, and leadership to name a few; goes over the major theories. It does not go particularly deeply into any one area, but provides a solid look at a wide variety It does not go particularly deeply into any one area, but provides a solid look at a wide variety of topics, concepts, and theories.

In terms of editing and proofing, this book does quite well. Writing is unbiased and reports materials that are accurate. This is an area in which the text needs improvement.

Few if any examples are from or later. The book is a good one, but cases need updating. Updating may be difficult for instructors to implemenet, due to the imbedding of cases into so many areas of the text. In addition, nearly half of the links provided in the text no longer work. Text is very clear.

I am impressed with the writing. In particular they did a good job of describing relatively complex theories with simple and understandable language. The books is highly consistent in terms of formatting and style--as soon as Chapter 1 is complete, students should have a clear vision of what to expect for upcoming chapters. This text is highly modular. In particular, the use of objectives for each section of each chapter allows for picking and choosing by instructors.

This book is well-organized and clear. This is an area of improvement for this text. In particular links to outside web sites are out of date and many link to dead web sites.

In addition, of the few images that are included in the text, several flow over 2 pages making them difficult to read. This text includes a good deal of discussion related to diversity, ethnicity, gender, and other issues culture in this text. I found the discussion in these areas to be both relevant and thoughtful.

There are several things about this text that I like. In particular, I think this would be a great book to use within an introductory OB course; it is well-written and thorough in terms of the breadth and depth of topics covered. The "OB Toolbox" sections give students many tips on getting, keeping, and succeeding their first professional job--that is great.

However, there are a few areas of concern, as well. In particular, many links do not work and the cases are somewhat out of date which poses a particular challenge due to the major economic changes that have taken place for several companies referred to in the text and cases. Before implementing this text, I would take time to review any potential overlap with other courses.

But overall, this is a solid intro OB text. Organizational Behavior bridges the gap between theory and practice with a distinct "experiential" approach. On average, a worker in the USA will change jobs 10 times in 20 years.

In order to succeed in this type of career situation, individuals need to be armed with the tools necessary to be life-long learners. To that end, this book is not be about giving students all the answers to every situation they may encounter when they start their first job or as they continue up the career ladder. Instead, this book gives students the vocabulary, framework, and critical thinking skills necessary to diagnose situations, ask tough questions, evaluate the answers received, and to act in an effective and ethical manner regardless of situational characteristics.

Often, students taking OB either do not understand how important knowledge of OB can be to their professional careers, or they DO understand and they want to put that knowledge into practice. Organizational Behavior takes a more experiential angle to the material to meet both of those needs.

The experiential approach can be incorporated in the classroom primarily through the "OB Toolbox. Content Accuracy rating: 5 Each topic is presented in an accurate manner, supported by current practices, and relevant examples.

Clarity rating: 5 The book flows well and is written in a manner that is easily understood by undergraduate students. Consistency rating: 5 Each chapter is set up in a similar fashion, making it easy for the reader to navigate the material.

Modularity rating: 4 The book is extensive, but each chapter is easily navigated by students. Interface rating: 5 Navigation is very easy for students to use. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 No grammatical errors were found throughout the text. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 Great examples are used throughout the text to highlight cultural diversity within the workplace. Comments Overall, this is a great text for undergraduate Organizational Behavior courses.

Content Accuracy rating: 5 The book contains accurate discussion of concepts, theories, and application. Clarity rating: 5 The book is easy to read and all terms are appropriately explained and defined. Consistency rating: 5 There is not much of an underlying framework that requires terms to be used from one chapter to the next e. Modularity rating: 5 The content is very modular and can easily be referred to in larger or smaller parts.

Interface rating: 5 Images are displayed clearly. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I have not found any grammatical errors in my use of this book. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The book designates a chapter to demographic diversity and cultural diversity and includes one sub-section at the end of each chapter that briefly describes cultural differences in relation to the content from that chapter.

Comments I have used this book in my course for three years now, and overall I really like it. Content Accuracy rating: 5 No errors or biases were uncovered in my use of this book. Clarity rating: 5 The text is very clear, and written to be understood at the undergraduate level.

Consistency rating: 5 No inconsistences were uncovered in my use of the book. Modularity rating: 5 Each chapter works effectively as a stand-alone discussion of the topic.

Interface rating: 5 The interface worked out very well for my class. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 No grammatical or language errors were uncovered in my reading and use of the book. Cultural Relevance rating: 4 Generally sensitive to cultural issues. Comments Very useful book, as good as any fundamental Organizational Behavior textbook I've ever read from any publisher.

Content Accuracy rating: 5 The book content are accurate and rooted in current organizational practices. Clarity rating: 5 The textbook and chapters are clearly outlined with key terms, learning outcomes, and high levels of structure and consistency. Consistency rating: 5 The structure of the book is internally consistent for each chapter, giving the learner an opportunity to understand the layout and approach of the book and its chapters.

Interface rating: 5 The interface is user-friendly, easy to find information, and intuitive. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 No obvious grammatical or spelling errors were found in the text. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The textbook appears to be culturally aware.

Comments This OER textbook book is ready to go for both the instructor and student. Clarity rating: 5 very clear Consistency rating: 5 good Modularity rating: 5 the online format makes it easy to read find and small sections of the chapters. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The authors have allowed multiple perspectives and theories are supported by empirical evidence.

Clarity rating: 4 Most of the material could be enhanced by a terminology glossary at the beginning of each chapter. Consistency rating: 5 Terms and concepts carry the same explanation and context from one chapter to the next. Modularity rating: 4 Chapters and subject matter are clearly delineated and can be appreciated as a stand alone module. Interface rating: 4 Information is presented in a straight forward manner with few distraction.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5 the text appears to be free from grammatical errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 Good sensitivity to multi-cultural class composition. Comments The textbook appears to be complete. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The work is accurate. Clarity rating: 5 The language is clear, has little jargon, and is easy to read and interpret. Consistency rating: 5 There is consistency throughout the document with similar formatting in each section to aid navigation and understanding.

Modularity rating: 5 With the learning objectives clearly outlined, it would be easy to break this work into smaller modules or recombine sections into lessons. Interface rating: 5 The exercises, key takeaways, etc.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5 There were no grammatical errors identified Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The work uses appropriate language and displays cultural sensitivity. Comments This is a comprehensive work that includes engaging, current organizational situations to illustrate concepts. Clarity rating: 5 The textbook is written in a clear, appropriate and accessible language. Consistency rating: 5 The text is consistent in terminology and framework within and throughout the chapters.

Modularity rating: 5 The textbook has easily divided sections to quickly navigate through the various chapters and sections of the textbook. Interface rating: 5 No issues have been encountered and use of the online version is user friendly. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 No grammatical errors were noted. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The text reflects appropriate and inclusive language.

Comments The textbook provides a wonderful resource in each chapter for discussion through the case scenarios, short vignettes, questions, group activities and a wide range of exercises. Content Accuracy rating: 5 Did not notice errors. Clarity rating: 5 Very readable but still sounds like a textbook.

Consistency rating: 5 Terminology seemed to be used consistently. Modularity rating: 5 Chapters are divided into short subsections making it easy to assign only portions of chapter reading. Interface rating: 5 Clear table of contents. Easy to navigate. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 No grammatical errors noticed. Comments Using sections of it for a professional business communication class. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The content included in this book is both accurate and well supported.

Clarity rating: 5 The text is easy to read and flows in a way that is engaging. Consistency rating: 5 The text is consistent in the way the chapters are presented. Modularity rating: 5 The text is chunked into logical and easily readable sections.

Interface rating: 4 The website interface seems to be the easiest to use and navigate. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I did not notice any grammatical errors, which was nice.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5 There was nothing in this book that I found to be culturally insensitive or offensive. Comments I appreciate the time and effort that was put into creating this resource. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The text is relatively error free that appears to be all-inclusive from my perspective.

Clarity rating: 5 This text is easy to read and follow. Consistency rating: 5 There is a definite framework to this text. Modularity rating: 5 With just 15 chapters, each is well divided in a predictable fashion.

Interface rating: 4 There do not appear to be any major distortions what would cause confusion. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 The grammar appears correct throughout. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 With a large section devoted to multicultural diversity, I would rate this text highly for cultural relevance. Comments It is a challenge to find a text for an internship course, but this text fits the bill nicely.

Content Accuracy rating: 5 The content includes accurate, error-free, and unbiased information. Clarity rating: 5 In general, the text is free from jargon and US colloquialisms. Consistency rating: 5 The text is consistent is in terms of terminology and framework. Modularity rating: 5 The text is easy to read and divided into sections with headings and subheadings to make it easier for readers to navigate the text.

Interface rating: 5 The text is free of interface issues. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 There are no obvious grammatical errors in the text. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 The text includes examples of successful individuals from a variety of ethnic backgrounds including Guy Kawasaki. Comments The book includes exercises following each chapter.

Content Accuracy rating: 5 The book overall is accurate. There weren't any major issues identified. Clarity rating: 5 The writing in this book is rather clear.

Consistency rating: 5 This text is consistent with other text's terminology, structure, and data to support he position offered. Modularity rating: 5 This text is ready to be separated into unique, standalone learning packages. Interface rating: 5 No interface issues identified.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5 There aren't any noticeable grammar issues, but the sentence structure should be reviewed for better clarity Cultural Relevance rating: 1 There are opportunities to select pictures that are reflective of a diverse population. Comments This is the first open textbook I've reviewed. Content Accuracy rating: 4 The book reads well and provides good examples to clarify basic concepts.

Clarity rating: 3 Each chapter is divided into several sub-sections. Consistency rating: 3 The coverage of each topic within a chapter by the authors is consistent. Modularity rating: 4 The textbook is very modular. Interface rating: 2 The pdf version of the textbook is difficult to navigate. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 The textbook is free of any grammatical errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 Chapter 2 of the textbook offers a comprehensive coverage about the relevance and importance of demographic and cultural diversity.

Comments Overall, this textbook is a good option for those instructors that already have a good portfolio of instructional resources. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The textbook was accurate and covered a number of important topics in an interesting manner. Clarity rating: 5 I liked this text. Consistency rating: 5 This text was well written and consistent throughout.

Modularity rating: 5 This text is well organized. Interface rating: 4 Navigating the text by using the online Table of Contents was straightforward, although I did want to simply scroll to the next page instead of having to use a "next section" link, but that was minor. Grammatical Errors rating: 5 I noted no errors. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 I especially appreciated the way this text discussed sensitive topics associated with gender, race, ethnicity, perception, etc.

Comments I liked this textbook. Content Accuracy rating: 5 The content was accurate and unbiased. Clarity rating: 5 The writing is clear, easy to understand, and flows well. Consistency rating: 5 The structure is easy to follow, straight-forward, and consistent. Modularity rating: 5 The textbook does a good job of re-introducing ideas later in the text hat may have been covered earlier in the text which adds to the modularity of the textbook. Interface rating: 3 For the most part, the figures and tables are clear and easy to understand.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5 Grammar was strong throughout the text. Cultural Relevance rating: 5 This text's chapter on diversity as well as the reference to diversity issues throughout the text is a major strength.

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The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics.

The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same though some chapter titles include more than one principle.

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