Chapter 3. Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

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When we're feeling good there's hardly anything better. But when we're feeling down, it takes a toll on us and possibly others. OB scholars are very interested in emotions, attitudes, and job satisfaction. Here's what to look for in Chapter 3. Don't forget to check your learning with the Summary Questions & Answers and Self-Test in the end-of-chapter Study Guide.

WHAT ARE EMOTIONS AND MOODS?

Emotions

Emotional Intelligence

Types of Emotions

Moods

HOW DO EMOTIONS AND MOODS INFLUENCE BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS?

Emotion and Mood Contagion

Emotional Labor

Emotions and Moods across Cultures

Emotions and Moods as Affective Events

Functions of Emotions and Moods

WHAT ARE ATTITUDES?

Components of Attitudes

Attitudes and Behavior

Attitudes and Cognitive Consistency

Types of Job Attitudes

WHAT IS JOB SATISFACTION AND WHAT ARE ITS IMPLICATIONS?

Components of Job Satisfaction

Job Satisfaction Findings

Job Satisfaction and Behavior

Job Satisfaction and Performance

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