
Organisational Behaviour
McGraw Hill Higher Education (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 16. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
648 pages
978-0-07-715461-5 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its fifth edition, this successful introduction to organisational behaviour has been revised,developed, and updated throughout to reflect the most recent developments in today's dynamicbusiness environment. Whilst maintaining its strong research foundations, Organisational Behaviour iscontemporary, engaging, and essential reading for the aspiring practitioner and academic alike. You will explore:
*How the individual interacts with its wider social setting in the business environment
*The relationship between Organisational Behaviour and Organisation Theory
*How to analyse and implement change
*The diagnostic challenges faced in organisational behaviour Key Features:
*A European perspective on theories and practice from both sides of the Atlantic.
*Case Studies begin each chapter with an interesting and relevant example to introduce and apply key theories in OB. Cases now include The Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Royal Dutch Shell, and FedEx to name a few.
*Critical thinking questions and activities have been added throughout to encourage debate and analysis.
*OB in Real Life mini cases give examples from around the globe providing insights and an international outlook.
*Exercises and review questions test understanding of core theories.
*'HR' icons highlight the relationship between these two closely-related disciplines.
*How the individual interacts with its wider social setting in the business environment
*The relationship between Organisational Behaviour and Organisation Theory
*How to analyse and implement change
*The diagnostic challenges faced in organisational behaviour Key Features:
*A European perspective on theories and practice from both sides of the Atlantic.
*Case Studies begin each chapter with an interesting and relevant example to introduce and apply key theories in OB. Cases now include The Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Royal Dutch Shell, and FedEx to name a few.
*Critical thinking questions and activities have been added throughout to encourage debate and analysis.
*OB in Real Life mini cases give examples from around the globe providing insights and an international outlook.
*Exercises and review questions test understanding of core theories.
*'HR' icons highlight the relationship between these two closely-related disciplines.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1274 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-715461-5 (9780077154615)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition

Marc Buelens | Knud Sinding | Christian Waldstrom
Organisational Behaviour
Book
03/2011
4th Edition
McGraw Hill Higher Education
€64.36
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Content
Part 1: The world of Organisational Behaviour
1.The foundations of Organisational Behaviour and research
Part 2: Individual processes
2. Personality dynamics
3. Values, attitudes, emotions
4. Perception and Communication
5. Content motivation theories
6. Process motivation theories
Part 3: Group & Social Processes
7. Group dynamics
8. Teams and teamwork
9. Organisational Climate: Conflict, Diversity and Stress
Part 4: Organisational Processes
10. Organisational structure and types
11. Organisational Design: Structure, Technology and Effectiveness
12. Organisational and international culture
13. Decision making
14. Power, Politics and Conflict
15. Leadership
16. Diagnosing and Changing Organisations
1.The foundations of Organisational Behaviour and research
Part 2: Individual processes
2. Personality dynamics
3. Values, attitudes, emotions
4. Perception and Communication
5. Content motivation theories
6. Process motivation theories
Part 3: Group & Social Processes
7. Group dynamics
8. Teams and teamwork
9. Organisational Climate: Conflict, Diversity and Stress
Part 4: Organisational Processes
10. Organisational structure and types
11. Organisational Design: Structure, Technology and Effectiveness
12. Organisational and international culture
13. Decision making
14. Power, Politics and Conflict
15. Leadership
16. Diagnosing and Changing Organisations