This chapter introduces organizational behavior and discusses several key topics:
1) It defines organizational behavior as the study of human behavior in organizational settings and the interface between human behavior and organizations.
2) It outlines the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science that contribute to the field of organizational behavior.
3) It describes common management functions like planning, organizing, staffing, and directing, as well as management roles and important skills for managers.
4) It discusses managing workforce diversity, globalization, improving customer service and employee skills, and creating a positive work environment.