The third edition of organizational behavior continues to present students with the appropriate blend of organizational theory and practice. The text cultivates an understanding of the scientific foundation of organizational behavior. Students are then able to apply organizational behavior to the contemporary realities of today's business environment and also the challenges facing both today's and tomorrow's managers. The central theme of organizational change emphasizes the demands placed on people and organizations to grow and adjust while maintaining their health and well being in an environment of constant and rapid change.