The introduction to Organizational Behavior (OB) explains how people behave in organizations and why understanding that behavior is important for managers and employees.

Organizational behavior can be understood as the study of how individuals, groups, and organizational structures influence behavior at work.

Main ideas

• People are central to organizations. An organization cannot achieve its goals without understanding the people who work in it.
• Individual behavior matters. Personality, perception, attitudes, emotions, motivation, and learning affect how employees behave.
• Groups matter. People often behave differently when working in teams. Communication, leadership, conflict, and group decision-making influence performance.
• Organizations influence behavior. Organizational structure, culture, policies, and working conditions can shape how employees act.
• Managers need OB knowledge. Understanding behavior helps managers improve employee motivation, job satisfaction, teamwork, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Evidence matters. The field uses research to understand why people behave in particular ways rather than relying only on assumptions or personal experience.

The introduction explains why ethics is increasingly important in the information age. Computers, networks and digital technologies have changed how people communicate, work, store information and make decisions. These technologies create important benefits, but they also create new ethical questions and responsibilities.

Main ideas

• Information technology changes society. Computing and networking affect personal life, businesses, governments and education.
• New technologies create ethical problems that may not have simple answers.
• Computer professionals need to understand both technology and ethical principles.
• Ethical decisions require people to consider rights, responsibilities, consequences, fairness and social impact.

The book introduces ethics as the study of morality—how people decide what is right or wrong, good or bad, and what they ought or ought not to do. Its purpose is to make ethical theories understandable and then apply them to real moral problems.

Main ideas

• Ethics and philosophy: Ethics is one of the major branches of philosophy and focuses on morality.
• Moral reasoning: People need to examine reasons, values and assumptions behind moral decisions.
• Different moral theories: The book introduces several approaches for deciding whether an action is morally right or wrong.
• Consequences: Some theories judge actions mainly by their results, such as utilitarianism.
• Rules and duties: Other theories focus on moral duties, principles and rules.
• Virtue: Virtue ethics focuses on developing a good moral character, rather than looking only at individual actions.

Exiled to Stalin’s Prisons introduces the experiences of ordinary Soviet citizens who were arrested, accused, and imprisoned during the era of Joseph Stalin’s rule. The book examines how political repression affected individuals and families, focusing on the personal stories of people who suffered under a system where accusations could be fabricated and sentences imposed by the state.

The introduction explores the broader historical background of Stalin’s campaigns of persecution, particularly during the late 1930s and the years following World War II. It explains how political fear, forced confessions, and state-controlled legal processes contributed to widespread imprisonment and exile. Through individual testimonies, the authors highlight the human impact behind historical events often described only through statistics and political analysis.

Exploring Psychology in Modules introduces the major concepts, theories, and research findings of psychology—the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The book is designed to help students understand how psychologists investigate human thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships while connecting psychological principles to everyday experiences.

The introduction presents psychology as a science that combines biological, cognitive, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives to explain human experiences. It emphasizes that psychology is not based only on personal opinions or common beliefs; instead, psychologists use systematic research methods, evidence, and critical thinking to understand how people think and act.

FitnessGram Administration Manual: The Journey to MyHealthyZone introduces the FitnessGram assessment system, a comprehensive approach for evaluating and promoting health-related fitness among children and adolescents. The manual is designed primarily for K–12 physical educators and provides guidance on assessing students’ fitness levels, interpreting results, and encouraging lifelong healthy behaviors.

The introduction explains that FitnessGram is not simply a fitness testing program; it is an educational tool designed to help students understand their own health and physical activity levels. It emphasizes personal improvement, health-related goals, and positive experiences rather than competition or comparison between students

Students are often overwhelmed by the amount of information presented in the introductory financial accounting course, while instructors want their students to grasp the big picture of the role financial accounting plays in business. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Concepts takes a unique approach to building accounting skills, focusing students on the impact business transactions have on financial statements while maintaining a more traditional use of debits and credits. With this method, the authors drive student curiosity and inspire them to ask the “why” questions that get at the heart of how accounting works.

Through use of the financial statements model and horizontal transaction analysis, students quickly see how any given business event affects the financial statements. With straightforward writing, popular lecture videos, and a unique approach, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Concepts equips students with the critical thinking skills needed by future business decision-makers and leaders.

Develop a complete understanding of the core concepts and frameworks of risk management with this guide designed for emerging professionals and students.

The introduction explains that journalism has become increasingly global because of advances in communication technology, globalization, and the internet. It emphasizes that journalists today work in a rapidly changing media environment where news crosses national borders instantly. The book aims to help students and media professionals understand global journalism by examining media theories, major challenges facing journalism, ethical issues, press freedom, and the journalism systems of different world regions. The editors highlight the importance of understanding cultural, political, economic, and technological influences on journalism in an interconnected world

This book describes the key features and risks involved in the choice of law governing international business and financial transactions. By comparing the main legal systems and families of law, Philip R. Wood demonstrates how legal risk can be reduc