Organizational behavior in health care / Nancy Borkowski.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview and history of organizational behavior -- Diversity in health care -- Attitudes and perception -- Workplace communication -- Content theories of motivation -- Process theories of motivation -- Attribution theory and motivation -- Power and influence -- Trait and behavioral theories of leadership -- Contingency theories of leadership -- Contemporary leadership theories -- Stress in the workplace and stress management -- Decision making -- Conflict management and negotiation skills -- Overview of group dynamics -- Groups -- Teams and team building -- Organizational development -- Resistance to change and change management.

Pt. I. Introduction -- Pt. II. Understanding Individual Behaviors -- Pt. III. Leadership -- Pt. IV. Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Issues -- Pt. V. Groups and Teams -- Pt. VI. Managing Organizational Change.