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Organizational Behavior: An Integrative, Practical Approach

Experience the Kinicki author team’s innovative Organizational Behavior product! This dynamic framework inspires curiosity, builds critical thinking skills, and prepares students to apply organizational behavior concepts creatively to real-world challenges.

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Angelo Kinicki

Angelo Kinicki is an award-winning educator, researcher, and author known for his expertise in organizational behavior and management. He is the co-author of Management: A Practical Introduction, a widely used textbook that emphasizes real-world application and critical thinking. Kinicki served as a professor at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, where he earned numerous teaching accolades. His research focuses on leadership, organizational culture, and employee engagement, with work published in top academic journals. Kinicki is also a consultant, helping organizations improve performance and foster effective leadership.

Chad Hartnell

Chad Hartnell is a distinguished educator, researcher, and co-author of Management: A Practical Introduction. He specializes in organizational behavior, leadership, and strategic management. As a professor at Georgia State University, Hartnell is recognized for his impactful teaching and dedication to student development. His research explores organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and team dynamics, with work published in top-tier academic journals. Hartnell also advises organizations on improving performance and fostering collaborative, high-performing teams.



Denise Breaux Soignet

Denise Breaux Soignet is a respected educator, researcher, and co-author of Management: A Practical Introduction. She is known for her expertise in organizational behavior, leadership, and career development. As a professor at the University of Arkansas, she has earned recognition for her innovative teaching methods and commitment to student success. Her research focuses on workplace well-being, employee engagement, and ethical leadership, with findings published in leading academic journals. Breaux Soignet also collaborates with organizations to enhance leadership practices and foster positive workplace cultures.


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 Answer: Yes! Our Teaching Resource Manual (TRM) provides step-by-step lesson plans for a variety of modalities, including online teaching. 

 Answer: Activities are carefully selected to focus on personal application and self-reflection, supported by learning science that shows a positive relationship between journaling and learning. 

Answer: The TRM is designed to help instructors implement active learning with turnkey solutions, including lesson plans, videos, group exercises, and supplemental activities tailored for both in-person and online classes. It also emphasizes journaling activities to enhance learning through self-reflection, supported by boxes labeled "Think About It," "Try It," and "Apply It." Additionally, the TRM includes a navigation system and orientation guide to streamline planning and teaching processes, ensuring alignment with career-readiness competencies. The authors carefully select activities to avoid busy work, focusing on personal application and critical thinking. 

Answer: Our product is designed for undergraduate business students, many of whom may have limited or no professional experience. The career-readiness discussions, activities, and self-assessments are thoughtfully crafted to resonate with students at any stage of their career journey. We firmly believe that students can develop essential career-readiness skills even before entering the workforce. 

Answer: The modular design of the textbook suggests flexibility in skipping chapters without compromising the integrity of other sections. 

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