Description
A comprehensive introduction to Organisational Behaviour, steering a neutral path through the sociological, psychological and managerial approaches to the discipline. It balances coverage of the micro- (organisational behaviour) with the macro- (organisational analysis) level issues, with a cross-cultural theme running through the book.
It is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines.
Features
Among the most valuable features and aids to learning in the book are:
- OB in Actionfeatures provide short illustrations showing the practical application of specific issues in a real-world context
- Case Studies give a bigger picture of key themes in each chapter
- Critical Reflections encourage the application of personal experience and critical thinking to the issues in question
- Key Terms highlighted in the text and defined both at the margin and in a full Glossary.
New to this Edition
New to the fourth edition based on what our customers wanted:
· New integrative case studies at the end of parts 2, 3, 4 and 5
· Cross-national and cross-cultural issues dispersed across all chapters (rather than concentrated in one) e.g. different styles of leadership according to national culture in Leadership chapter
· More international and real-world case studies
· Increased emphasis on the practical applications of OB and OA
· Focus on key contemporary issues such as CSR, diversity and globalisation (ch.2)
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introductory Concepts
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Study of Organisations
Chapter 2: The Contexts of Contemporary Organisations
Section 2: Individual Characteristics
Chapter 3: Personality, Intelligence and Aptitude
Chapter 4: Perception
Chapter 5: Attitudes and Emotions
Integration 1: Integrating Individual Characteristics
Integrative Case Study No. 1
Section 3: The Intrapersonal Level (Individual Processes)
Chapter 6: Memory and Learning
Chapter 7: Work Motivation and Job Design
Chapter 8: Work Motivation: Process Theories
Chapter 9: Individual Decision Making
Chapter 10: Workplace Stress and Work-life Balance
Integration 2: Integrating Individual Characteristics and Processes
Integrative Case Study No. 2
Section 4: The Interpersonal Level
Chapter 11: Groups, Teams and Teamworking
Chapter 12: Leadership: The Foundations of Leadership Theory
Chapter 13: Leadership: Contingency Theories and Recent Approaches
Chapter 14: Power, Politics and Conflict
Chapter 15: Organisational Communication
Integration 3: Integrating Group Characteristics and Processes and the Links
between Individuals and Groups
Integrative Case Study No. 3
Section 5: The Organisational Level
Chapter 16: Organisational Goals and Effectiveness
Chapter 17: Organisational Structure
Chapter 18: Organisational Design
Chapter 19: Organisational Control
Chapter 20 Organisational Culture and Climate
Chapter 21: Organisational Change and Development
Integration 4: Integrating Macro Level Characteristics and Macro and Micro
Levels of Organisation
Integrative Case Study No. 4
Back Cover
Organisational Behaviour and Analysis provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the subject. It steers a path through sociological, psychological and managerial approaches, making sense of a discipline that is enlivened by a multitude of perspectives and debates.
Ideal for students taking an introductory course in organisational behaviour on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, or as part of a professional qualification, this 4th edition provides cutting edge content:
· integrative new integrative case studies to relate key themes across chapters
· emphasis on international and cross-cultural issues throughout the book
· enhanced focus on key themes such as corporate social responsibility and diversity
The book also contains valuable tools to help you succeed in your studies:
- Short OB in Action features illustrate specific issues in a real-world context
- Critical Reflections enable you to draw on the benefits of your own experience
- Self-assessment questions, useful weblinks and a guide to using cases at www.pearsoned.co.uk/rollinson
Derek Rollinson is a former Principal Lecturer at the Huddersfield University Business School, where he taught organisational behaviour. He is now an independent writer and researcher.
Author
Derek Rollinson is a former Principal Lecturer at the Huddersfield University Business School.
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