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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 University of Delaware @SAGE rat respec stra Fs, wD 10044 SchuchStet Shope 6s pete er Mag Say tra eet o Manone Motatrg Mage Ur That pyrgh © 2016 by SAGE Publications, ne A sighs reserve, No part of his book may be eroduced or led a tay fom orb ny means cect of ech ncoding lazcoping rearing of by any information org and cea System, that persion in wring rom the publi Pied in th United States of Ame Linary of Congres Catling in Pbition Dat Dent, Robert saging human behavo in public and nonprotonpizatoes. Robert B Denhardt and Jane V. Denard, Univer of Sothern Cali, Mara Arist, Univers of Delia = Fourth edition pages mn ISBN 978-14 > (pbk sak popr) | Public adminisation. 2. Nonprat naninations—Management 2. Organon beavoc Denard Janet Vinant Astgts, Maia Pi, 1956- Il, Tle, ‘Thisbookis printed on ak-see pope vrani9109876543, 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 v a » 19 M9 179 219 29 321 351 2395 425 433 463 | DETAILED CONTENTS. Preface w 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 tegrated Perspective Do We Need Creativity in Public Organ n Creativity Wh Roles Soe Impediments to Creativ Fostering Cre Techniques fr Improving Creativity Enh Ways of Acting Thinking in Action Mind- Mapping Exercise Anal Using Analogies A Creativity Challenge: A Case Je Creative Process the Creative Process ad Structural Connections ing Your Personal Creativity zing Barriers to Ianovaton si Involving the Innovations 4. Managing Stress Where Do We Begin? 5 Sires Inventory Sou Coping With tress ‘Ways of Thinking The Consequences and Costs of Stress Stress: Good, Bad, ond Ugly Sires on the Job nptoms of Stress of tress h Coping With and Managing tress ‘Ways of Acting Thinking in Action Building Resilience Distress at DES: A Case Study vidual Factors Life Balance Exercise Having Fun at Work o 93 o* 95 7 99 99 100 104 m2 us ua ua us 116 Developing Your Own Stes Management Pragrant Finding Happiness Decision-Making Where Do We Begin? Generating Alternatives ‘The Horse Grooming Case Package Delivery: Exercising Me 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? 6 6 Ls bs. Bs a4 5 Ms. 46 16 146 ur ur us 19 182 132 153 153 154 168 im vs vs 5. 8 7 179 at 1B 181 181 ‘Ways of Thinking Tdonal Approaches to Leadership Contemporary Approaches to Leadership Leadership and Emotions Leadership in Culturally Diverse Organizations The B dership Leadersh 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

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