Human Behavior

If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives newspaper headlines and guides the laws that shape our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self-interest.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on organizational development, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book explains organizational development in a way that is easily understood by anyone. It introduces the concept, discusses its stages, describes it in action, highlights its benefits and drawbacks, and suggests methods for its improvement. The text is educational and informational, and it is applicable to real-world organizational change. If you want to learn more about organizational development, then this book is...

In a secluded research institute at the cutting edge of science and technology, a team of brilliant minds is embarking on an unprecedented journey into the depths of human behavior. Their creation, the Human Algorithm, is designed to decode the patterns of thought, emotion, and action, mapping the intricate landscapes of the human mind with unparalleled precision. But as the algorithm evolves, it begins to do more than just observe—it engages, influences, and ultimately, questions. The story follows a diverse group of participants, each grappling with their own personal struggles, as they...

Whether you’re a chronic one-upper, a group-text ghoster, or just a little extra about your thermostat settings, Syndromedy isn’t here to fix you—it’s here to diagnose you. And laugh with you. And give you the language to lovingly call out your weird uncle or oversharing coworker (with fake clinical authority, of course).

User Tested delivers an eye-opening and compelling treatment of putting customers back at the center of your business model. In this book, you'll discover why the company that offers the best customer experience always wins and that real, three-dimensional people can't be reduced to data points on a graph.

This book is great for beginners or those new to the subject matter. It is a descriptive and exemplary analysis of human resource management systems used in organizations. It shows how employees and employers interact in real-world situations in order to meet organizational goals. People interested in human resource management in workplaces will benefit from reading this book.

There have been few darker days in American history than January 6, 2021. There have been few darker periods than the eight years following June 15, 2015, when Donald Trump descended the golden escalator in Trump Tower to announce his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. There have been few periods as precarious, as the nation’s internal stability and international standing took hit after hit; few as demoralizing, as our national and international response to a deadly pandemic was bungled and hundreds of thousands died; few as divisive, as an already deeply polarized ...

Conklin’s audiobook is an interesting and informal discussion with the listener about the five principles of human performance; principle by principle, section by section. These five theories about how humans perform in organizations are principles, the building blocks of human performance, through which we have established a new way to think about safety and reliability in our worlds...and changing the way we think about work is a vital step toward improvement.

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. It also explores topics that listeners will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as "opposites attract", "people use only 10% of their brains", and "handwriting reveals your personality", and provides a "mythbusting kit" for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life.

What if leaders stripped away all preconceptions about how business operates, allowing the organization to go back to its core and build itself back up to become something new - something so responsive, so innovative and resilient, it becomes virtually non-displaceable in the market? The Regenerative Business sets the stage for what is now only dreamt of by most of today's forward-thinking leaders and paves the path to make it possible.

Have you ever wondered why people behave the way they do? Why do we sometimes make decisions that seem irrational or experience emotions we can't explain? Psychology for Everyone is your guide to discovering the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about human behavior and the mind. This book is designed for everyone, regardless of your background in psychology. In clear and accessible language, it delves into some of the most intriguing questions we've all pondered: 🔶What drives our decisions and actions? 🔶How can we improve our ability to manage stress? 🔶Is it ...

This book's expanded edition includes two new topics, communication and co-worker relationships, making it even better for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It examines leadership from many different aspects. It analyzes leadership styles, toxic leaders, micromanaging leaders, and the roles leaders play in organizational culture. It explores the thinking behind leaders' choices and the effects those choices have on workplaces while suggesting ways to prevent negative leadership from occurring. It also discusses communication in organizations and the relationships formed by the ...

The best-selling author of The Bomber Mafia focuses on "minor geniuses" and idiosyncratic behavior to illuminate the ways all of us organize experience in this "delightful" (Bloomberg News) collection of writings from The New Yorker. What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?

Seize control and of your impulses and make better decisions. Psychological Triggers is an introduction to yourself - your impulses, your desires, and everything in your subconscious that drives you to action. It answers the question “why did I just make a terrible choice when I know I shouldn’t have?”

Professor Jim Davies's fascinating and highly accessible book, Riveted, reveals the evolutionary underpinnings of why we find things compelling. Drawing on work from philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, psychology, economics, computer science, and biology, Davies offers a comprehensive explanation to show that in spite of the differences between the many things that we find compelling, they have similar effects on our minds and brains.

Finally, the scientific answer to the internet's most hotly debated question! Could 100 average men defeat a single gorilla in combat? This seemingly absurd hypothetical has sparked millions of online debates, heated arguments, and countless memes across social media platforms worldwide. Now, for the first time, we're approaching this question with genuine scientific rigor. What You'll Discover: Evolutionary Analysis - How humans and gorillas developed completely different survival strategies over millions of years Physical Capabilities Breakdown - Detailed comparison of strength, endurance...

Traditionally, human resources has focused on recruiting good people, preparing them for assignments, motivating them to perform, and retaining them. These functions remain essential. But to be successful in turbulent times like ours, human capital strategy needs to be broader and much more far reaching.

This book is great for beginners or those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on employee interaction, motivation, deviance, and attendance. It analyzes communication barriers, motivational theories, sexual harassment, and absenteeism while exploring the effects they have on workers and organizations. The text is written for easy reader understanding, and examples are used throughout for illustration and clarification purposes.

In the newly revised fourth edition of Hire with Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring to Build Outstanding Diverse Teams, influential recruiting and hiring expert Lou Adler delivers a practical guide to consistently identifying and hiring the best people and scaling that process throughout your company.

This audiobook helps you to understand what is meant by psychological warfare, and how it affects you and the people you love.