Introduction Publication Information: John Wiley and Sons Ltd publication, 2009, pages 683 Genre: The handbook is written in a prose form, hence providing a required link on principles used in describing various organizational behaviors. The handbook is organized in eight successive chapters with sub-topics linked to the main topic but different authors. A brief introduction to the book The book identifies various principles which can be applied in excellent management of people, work, and organizations. Such principles as portrayed in the book are considered essential within the control of education as well as developing effective workplace practices. At the same time, the book acts as the bridge between various opinions on scientific knowledge used in describing organizational behavior and applicable in the daily management of organizations. This article focuses on providing the explicit review on the book mentioned for the purposes of confirming foundations from which it was written and published. The source of the book The handbook is the second edition of the previously published book under the title ‘The Blackwell handbook of principles of organizational behavior’ by Blackwell business publishers in the year 2000. The handbook includes various interesting changes from the first edition. There are four additional chapters, new authors as well as preface with all chapters updated based on the latest research with each chapter tailored in terms of a single principle. Body: Explanation of what the book is about The handbook focuses on management principles utilized within organizations. It can be utilized in teaching and practical applications of various principles of management. The handbook provides possible management principles applicable in fields such as psychology, human resource and controlling organizational behavior. The book explains the importance of intelligence in the process of executing duties, which is also explained alongside motivational level. At the same time, training is considered as one of the powerful tools used by employers to structure and guide various principles applied in acquiring affective, behavioral and cognitive learning outcomes from employees. Learning outcomes are considered vital in impacting key organizational outcomes. The handbook reveals various experiences of teamwork within organizations and expresses it as the determining factor on the extent to which progress is measured within a defined period of time. Individual contribution within a team reinforces the level of focus on common organizational goals. It also encourages the building of an effective communication network essential for the development of good relations within the organization. Personal opinion about the book and how successful it is In my opinion, this handbook portrays organizational success as that which is fully based on the application of appropriate skills, principles and robust leadership. Emotional intelligence presents one of the core features required in ensuring effective leadership and management of the working environment. The book is successful in revealing the fact that workplace virtues mutually depend on principles of integrity