The essential introduction to management and organisational behaviour – over
half a million students worldwide have used Management and Organisational Behaviour to
help them learn. Written in an engaging style and packed with contemporary references to
management research and practice, this book continues to be the Organisational Behaviour
text of choice for today’s students.
This ninth edition brings a wide range of brand new and intriguing examples and case
studies on issues and organisations that are engaging, relevant and contemporary. It also
provides the latest research and new coverage of hot topics such as corporate
responsibility and ethics, diversity, and organisational learning. The breadth of appeal
of this text makes it ideal for Management and Organisation courses from undergraduate up
to MBA.
A range of real life examples and case studies illustrate the theories of human
behaviour at work, and the influence of individuals, leaders and groups on organisational
performance.
Using frequent questions and exercises, a clear layout, and additional online
resources, this book will enable you to
- think critically about topical issues and debates.
- develop your personal and professional skills for work and study.
- reinforce and assess your knowledge and understanding.
- navigate your way through the text efficiently and effectively.
- succeed in your project work, research and exams.
Table of Contents
1 - The nature of Organisational Behaviour
2 - Approaches to organisation and management
3 - The nature and context of organisations
4 - Individual difference and diversity
5 - The nature of learning
6 - Perception and Communication
7 - Work motivation and job satisfaction
8 - The nature of work, groups and teams
9 - Working in groups and teams
10 - The nature of leadership
11 - The role of the manager
12 - Managerial behaviour and effectiveness
13 - Human Resource Management
14 - Organisation Strategy and Structure
15 - Patterns of structure and work organisation
16 - Technology and organisations
17 - Organisational control and power
18 - Corporate responsibilities and ethics
19 - Organisation, culture and change
20 - Organisational performance and effectiveness
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