MANAGING a
HUMAN BEHAVIOR
in PUBLIC and NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Robert B. Denhardt
University of Southern California
Janet V. Denhardt
University of Southern California
Maria P. Aristigueta
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BRIEF CONTENTS
Preface
(Chapter 1. Organizational Behavior asa Way of Thinking and Acting
(Chapter 2. Knowing and Managing Yousef
(Chapter 3. Fostering Creativity and Innovation
Chapter 4. Managing Stress
(Chapter 5, Decision-Making
Chapter 6. Motivation and Engagement
(Chapter 7. Leadership in Public Organizations
Chater 8 Power and Organizational Poitis
‘Chapter 9. Communicating Effectively With Others
‘Chapter 10. Working in Groups and Teams
(Chapter 11. Managing Confit
(Chapter 12. Organizational Change
Chapter 13 Representing the Organization “On the Outside”
‘Chapter 14. Managing Behavior inthe Public Interest
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1, Organizational Behavior as a Way of Thinking and Acting 1
318 Orientation-Behavio (FRO)3. Fostering Creativity and Innovation
Where Do We Begin?
Ways of Thinking
Characteristics of Creative Individuals
Conceptual Skills and Abilis
Creativity as Behavior
Creativity as «Pr
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Do We Need Creativity in Public Organ
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Impediments to Creativ
Fostering Cre
Techniques fr Improving Creativity
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Ways of Acting
Thinking in Action
Mind- Mapping Exercise
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Using Analogies
A Creativity Challenge: A Case
Je Creative Process
the Creative Process
ad Structural Connections
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Innovations
4. Managing Stress
Where Do We Begin?
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Coping With tress
‘Ways of Thinking
The Consequences and Costs of Stress
Stress: Good, Bad, ond Ugly
Sires on the Job
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Coping With and Managing tress
‘Ways of Acting
Thinking in Action
Building Resilience
Distress at DES: A Case Study
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Life Balance Exercise
Having Fun at Work
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Finding Happiness
Decision-Making
Where Do We Begin?
Generating Alternatives
‘The Horse Grooming Case
Package Delivery: Exercising
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Ways of Thinking
Models of Decision-Making
Who Should Be Involved?
What Tecigues Are Available 0 Assis
Ways of Acting
“Thinking in Action
Choosing Your Academic Program
Decision-Making in Ferguson, Missouri A Case Study
New Charter Schook A Case Study
Levels of Participation: A Case Study
Using Performance Information
{for Decision-Making
A Decision-Making Framework
‘Motivation and Engagement
Where Do We Begin?
What Motivates You Now?
What Will Motivate You in the ture?
Ways of Thinking
What Is Motivation?
Changing Perspectives on Motivation
Trust and Engagement
Ways of Acting
“Thinking in Action
S08 in DHS—A Problem of Motivation: A Case Study
Staying Motivated
Being an Energizer
The Power of Public Service
Leadership in Public Organizations
Where Do We Begin?
What Makes a Good Leader?
Your Experience asa Leader
What Is Your Leadership Style?
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Tdonal Approaches to Leadership
Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
Leadership and Emotions
Leadership in Culturally Diverse Organizations
The B dership
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Ways of Acting
Transactional Versus Transformational Leadership
Aasexsing Your Leadership Sle
Leadership When No One Is in Charge: A Case Study
Practicing the Ethie of Leadership
Power and Organizational Politics
‘Where Do We Begin?
‘Ways of Thinking
Early Voices
Changing Perspectives on Workers and Organizations
Questioning Power and Authority
Sources of Power
Recognizing Power and Organizational Politics
Balancing Power
Structural Aspe
Is Power a Positive Force ora Destructive Force?
Managing Power and Organizational Poiics
Gaining Positive Political Skis
Empowerment: More Than Delegation
Power and the Public Service
‘Ways of Actin
Thinking in Action
Polis and MBO: A Case Study
(Observing Organizational Politics
Ins Not What You Know Is Who You Know
Annies Dlerima: A. Case Study