Organizational Neuroscience

David A. Waldman|Pierre A. Balthazard

Emerald

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9781785604317

14 December 2015

$170.99

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The goal of this book is to introduce organizational researchers and practitioners to the role of neuroscience in building theory, research methodologies and practical applications. On one hand, we aim to be a useful resource for researchers who look to become more familiar with organizational neuroscience or incorporate its concepts and methods into their own research. On the other hand, we provide insight for practitioners, who can envision neuroscience applications as a means of expanding their own professional toolboxes. The book is in two sections. First, we introduce general issues that cover the domain of organizational neuroscience, including the nature of the overall field and theoretical and methodological considerations. This section also addresses practical implications, especially for development processes. Second, we explore neuroscience influences on certain topics, such as leadership, emotion/affect, teams, ethics and moral reasoning and organizational justice. We conclude by pondering the future of organizational neuroscience; including ethical, social and legal issues, as well as the potential limitations of this emerging field.

An Overview of Organizational Neuroscience. Toward a Theoretical Framework for Organizational Neuroscience. Neuroimaging Modalities and Brain Technologies in the Context of Organizational Neuroscience. Antagonistic Neural Networks Underlying Organizational Behavior. Evolutionary Neuroscience and Motivation in Organizations. Neuroenhancement in Tasks, Roles, and Occupations. Neuroscience of Leadership. Neuroscience as a basis for Understanding Emotions and Affect in Organizations. Neuroscience of Moral Cognition and Conation in Organizations. Organizational Justice through the Window of Neuroscience. Introduction and Overview. Neuroscience and Team Processes. Conclusions and a Look Forward. About the Authors. About the Editors. Copyright page. Organizational Neuroscience. List of Contributors. Monographs in Leadership and Management. Organizational Neuroscience. Preface.

After introducing the field of organizational neuroscience, the collection proposes a theoretical framework for locating neural processes appropriately within the wider context of organizational cognitive activities, considers the value of neuroimaging technologies for organizational research, and applies the opposing-domains hypothesis to task positive network and default mode network thinking. The findings of neurological scanning indicate that effective leaders can be distinguished neurologically, and neurofeedback techniques show promise as a new tool for developing leadership qualities in managers and business students. Six of the 12 chapters are co-authored by the editors.
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