As Robbins and Judge acknowledge, "In some cases we have a dozen or more separate
theories that purport to explain and predict a given phenomenon. ... In such cases, is
one right and the other wrong? No!" (Organizational Behavior, 18th edition (New York:
Pearson, 2019), 5.) I've often noticed this challenge when reading business books that
proport to tell us about people. As the above quote acknowledges, they can't tell us which
theory is right and the other wrong. So, shouldn't we go to a source that can tell us what
is right and wrong? Doesn't Scripture tell us about people and the types of issues that pop
up in organizations; like conflict, motivation, and team issues, for example.
This book is distinctive because it starts with Scripture in understanding leadership and
other topics raised by the Organizational Behavior (OB) field, as well as tying people to
the work of an organization.
It is not meant to replace a regular OB textbook but this book should serve as an essential
supplement to an Organizational Behavior and/or Leadership course in Christian business
schools and is highly recommended for pastors and leaders of non-profits, as well as small
business owners.
