Defining organizational behavior and why it is important to managers. Also discusses managerial skills needed for success.

Abstract Defining organizational behavior has a number of meanings that each one of us has to interpret and use. This paper will define what organizational behavior means to me. Also, why it is important to managers in today's organizations. This paper will also look at some skills that are important and needed by managers to tackle today's changing environment. Operating Definition of Organizational Behavior In order to understand Organizational Behavior, one must provide a definition …

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