"This textbook has made a valuable contribution to the field of organisational behaviour studies.[It] has a user-friendly interface and major theories have been critically evaluated and justified in line with contemporary studies." Dr. Kirk Chang, Oxford Brookes University, UK "The concepts are easy to understand. The material presented is very appropriate - it doesn't overload you with information, and the activities and case studies help me learn better than other books. I would recommend this book to friends studying organizational behaviour." Peng Jin, Business Studies Student, University of Westminster "It is current, full of simple practical cases, less than half the size of other textbooks on the subject and much more straightforward. I think it is much more appropriate for our management theory and practice students than what's currently available." Dr. Alan White, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK "The text is a brilliant addition to the OB arena. Accessible, well structured, bright and clearly set out. It has fantastic content that not only 'tells it how it is', - but more significantly encourages students to reflect on some of the more challenging aspects of OB. The case studies are a tremendous resource for both tutors and students and the review questions are an excellent way to prepare for examinations and use as group discussion prompts. All together, a new text that I am truly excited about using!"Julia Pointon, De Montfort University, UK

Autorentext

Paul E. Smith is a Principal Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire Business School. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Wendy Yellowley is a Principal Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire Business School. She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Christopher J. McLachlan is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Cranfield University.

Zusammenfassung
This book aims to introduce the reader to the key concepts and ideas of Organizational Behaviour and their application in modern organizations.

Inhalt

Organizational Behaviour: An Introduction 2. Organization and Management 3. The Individual: Personality, Perception and Attitudes 4. Motivation and Engagement 5. Groups and Teams 6. Leadership 7. Organizational Processes 8. Organizational Design and Structure 9. Organizational Culture and Change 10. Contemporary Trends and Developments in Organizational Behaviour