This treatment of organizational behavior presents a framework for viewing the world of organizations. It is a way in, a basis for orientation, an approach to getting one’s bearings. Broadly speaking, the intended audience is anyone in search of knowledge or with special interests regarding the scientific foundations, early contributors, historical origins, status of theory, and future of the field of organizational behavior. Some of the ideas presented are original; many more derive from others. My intent is to provide an introduction for those who lack an extensive familiarity with how organizational behavior came to emerge as a field of specialization in the business schools, as well as a commentary on the present state and future directions of the field. I believe that even those who are conversant with the foundations and origins of the field will find new ideas and interpretations here.