
Organizational Behaviour and Work
A critical introduction
Fiona M. Wilson(Author)
Oxford University Press
5th Edition
Published on 8. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-19-877713-7 (ISBN)
Description
As the most critical yet accessible introduction to organizational behaviour and work, this book will help you understand the complexities of organizational life and evaluate modern business practices.
Classic organizational behaviour topics such as team-working, motivation, and change are complemented by core critical approaches such as power and control, organizational misbehaviour, and health and well-being through a clear three-part structure. Students are encouraged to look beyond a descriptive approach and truly engage with the content. Examples and 'Stop and Think' boxes placed throughout chapters, as well as end-of-chapter case studies with accompanying questions, provide the opportunity for this engagement and show how each chapter's theoretical coverage applies in real-life business situations. Suggestions of films and novels which relate to the chapter topic provide further opportunities to see organizational behaviour in context and demonstrate just how prevalent its principles are in everyday life.
The accessible style assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, and the full range of themes and topics explored provides a rich picture of the realities of organizational behaviour and work.
This book is accompanied by a selection of online resources, including:
For students:
Glossary
Web links
Critical thinking exercises
For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Questions for research and discussion
Additional case studies
Group exercises
Classic organizational behaviour topics such as team-working, motivation, and change are complemented by core critical approaches such as power and control, organizational misbehaviour, and health and well-being through a clear three-part structure. Students are encouraged to look beyond a descriptive approach and truly engage with the content. Examples and 'Stop and Think' boxes placed throughout chapters, as well as end-of-chapter case studies with accompanying questions, provide the opportunity for this engagement and show how each chapter's theoretical coverage applies in real-life business situations. Suggestions of films and novels which relate to the chapter topic provide further opportunities to see organizational behaviour in context and demonstrate just how prevalent its principles are in everyday life.
The accessible style assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, and the full range of themes and topics explored provides a rich picture of the realities of organizational behaviour and work.
This book is accompanied by a selection of online resources, including:
For students:
Glossary
Web links
Critical thinking exercises
For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Questions for research and discussion
Additional case studies
Group exercises
Reviews / Votes
Wilson writes in an extremely accessible way with a good balance of depth and breadth. * Ronnie Caddow, Glasgow Caledonian University * This book stands out in its commitment to taking a critical approach to the study of Organisational Behaviour. It introduces students to the main debates in the literature on each subject and in this way becomes a helpful starting point in their learning journey. * Dr Patrizia Kokot, University of Reading * This book has all the hallmarks of a great Organizational Behaviour textbook; being comprehensive in content whilst informative and accessible for students across a range of levels. * Michael Frize, University of Sheffield * A stimulating, astute, and original introduction to the core questions on work, organizations, and their management. * Dr Pasi Ahonen, University of Essex *More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-877713-7 (9780198777137)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Fiona Wilson is Professor of Organizational Behaviour in the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow. Before moving to Glasgow, she worked at the University of St Andrews: first as a Lecturer, then as a Senior Lecturer. Previously, Fiona had been employed as a researcher at Manchester Business School and University of Bradford Management Centre. Fiona completed a PhD at Manchester Business School in 1986. She is a Fellow of the British Academy of Management, an Academic Fellow of the CIPD, and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
Author
Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
Content
Approaching management critically1.Setting the scene2.Employees' views of work3.Managerial views of work4.The rationality of management5.Sexuality, sex typing, and genderClassic organizational behaviour and the critique6.Motivation7.Leadership8.Perception9.Personality10.Organizational learning11.Culture12.Teams and teamworking13.Structure14.All change?The core of critical approaches15.Managerial power and control16.Organizational misbehaviour17.Voluntary, not-for-profit, and alternative organizations18.Health, well-being, emotion, and stress