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• Meaning of organizational behavior
• Best practices for managing topics such as office politics, diversity, learning and development, and stress in the workforce
• How organizations develop and retain talent
• How organizations develop high performance work systems that maximize outcomes at all levels
• Skills of an effective leader who creates a high-performance work culture

Master organizational behavior concepts to become a leader of better management practices.

Like people, organizations have different personalities that are impacted by more than just brand identity. Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted To Know covers dimensions of the relationships between an organization at the individual, group and overall organizational levels. If you have ever questioned how organizations adapt to the changing demands of the twenty-first century, then this book is the resource you need.

Organizational behavior theories can help leadership determine how their organization should respond to the conditions impacting the twenty-first century workforce, including new technologies, market conditions, natural disasters, and labor shortages. The book moves seamlessly through every level of an organization as it explores the best practices for developing and retaining talent. It explores the group dynamics of the workplace, how to utilize human resource potential, and ultimately, how to be an effective leader in a high-performance workplace. With chapter quizzes to reinforce concepts and a glossary of key terms, this book is a must-have introductory guide for newcomers and a resource for seasoned professionals.

• Grasp the intricacies of dynamic workplaces within a global context.
• Evaluate personal performance drivers such as motivation, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Cultivate essential group work skills like teamwork and effective communication
• Recognize that change is inevitable and polish your management skills
• Develop leadership capabilities to drive innovation

Improve your leadership and management skills by applying the core concepts of organizational behavior.

Navigating through the complexities of group dynamics in an organization can be daunting with challenges such as miscommunication and lack of cooperation often hindering individual performance. However, tackling and mastering these dynamics can lead to better outcomes. Organizational Behavior Essentials You Always Wanted to Know (2nd Edition) serves as a compass for creating successful, inclusive work communities that value diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures, benefiting both individuals and organizations.

What's new – This edition, authored by Vic Clesceri, a specialist in organizational development and talent management, emphasizes the significance of change management in any organization. The book also provides a broad overview of different assessment methods, allowing organizations and individuals to better understand their personnel and set goals that would highlight their finest skills.

Additionally, this book includes chapter quizzes and keywords to reinforce concepts necessary for achieving high performance in the sphere of work.

Part of the Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series, this book equips managers, business leaders, HR specialists, and students with a foundational understanding of essential concepts required for organizational development.

• Do the words Organizational Development (OD) intrigue and excite you? 
• Do you want to know what role they play in the life of an organization?
• Would you like to know more about what an OD practitioner actually does for an organization?
• What exactly is an OD intervention through which change is introduced into an organization?

Organizational Development Essentials You Always Wanted To Know answers these questions and many more. It is a ready reckoner for people who would like to know more about the subject but do not know where to start.

It seeks to provide an understanding of the still relatively new and evolving discipline of OD along with its key characteristics, core values, and goals. In order that it is not confused with some other disciplines like Change Management and Human Resource Management, a distinction is also drawn between them.

The book builds the theory of OD around the concept of constant change and suggests that organizations need to move from change that is thrust upon them to change that is planned, with the help of OD interventions.

The book also discusses the 5 stages of OD interventions -Entry, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, and Institutionalizationin detail. The discussion is rounded off by discussing the OD practitioner’s core competencies, skills, ethical issues, and knowledge required as well as the expectations the organization has.

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This book is part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.

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• Ready-to-use templates, trackers, and tools for real-world OD practice

Whether you are leading a transformation initiative or developing your OD capabilities, this book focuses on application over theory. The 2nd edition expands on the first with enhanced diagnostic approaches, deeper coverage of data collection and analysis, and practical ways to incorporate AI into OD workflows.

Authored by Ankur Mithal and Michael Kientz—practitioners with a combined 45+ years of experience across banking, BPO, non-profit, and global organizations—this book brings clarity and practical depth to every chapter.

Part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management Series, it serves as both a primer for beginners and a reliable reference for experienced professionals. By the end, you will be able to:

• Diagnose issues with data and AI
• Design targeted interventions
• Measure outcomes effectively
• Sustain long-term change

Organizational Development Essentials is not just a conceptual guide—it’s a practical field guide for building organizations that are effective, adaptive, and human at their core.

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Do you break out into a sweat at the mention of the word ‘financial planning?’  Do you often struggle with meeting your expenses? Do you worry about the future and ensuring your financial stability? And is the time for filing tax returns stressful for you?

Countless others go through the same experience, but it need not be this way. 

This book answers all your pressing questions about finance and many more. It makes an effort to remove the fear that is often associated with the subject of finance by offering all the essentials in a conversational manner to engage the readers. Packed with fun facts and quizzes, it tackles subjects that constitute the world of personal finance which everyone has to deal with, whether we like it or not. With the help of this book, you will:

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• Get an overview of home ownership, taxation, insurance, and retirement planning.
• Calculate your income, expenses, and budget using practical templates.
• Become better at managing your finances.

Personal Finance Essentials is a ready reckoner for individuals who would like to know more but do not know where to start. It could be you and me, or students beginning a course in Finance, or youngsters exploring different lines of education and career. It could also be an organization attempting to help employees understand money management. This book has something for everyone. 

It is a part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.

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