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This new edition builds on the strengths and successes of the first edition and has been fully updated to reflect changes in the world of work, following the global financial crisis.
The authors combine a managerial approach, focusing on practical, real-world applications, with a rigorous critical perspective that analyses the research behind the theories. The text addresses alternative theoretical perspectives, in parallel to the introduction of new worldwide cases and examples. New pedagogical features, such as the Ethical Dilemma and Critical Thinking boxes, reinforce the critical approach. The concise coverage of the core topics can be applied to both one-semester and year-long teaching and learning patterns.
List of contents
? About the authors.
How to use this book.
Preface.
Acknowledgements and Photo Credits.
PART 1 INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER 1 What is organizational behaviour?
JOURNAL ARTICLE.
PART 2 INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO WORK.
CHAPTER 2 Perception, personality and values.
CHAPTER 3 Learning, reinforcement and self-management.
CHAPTER 4 Motivation and empowerment.
JOURNAL ARTICLE.
PART 3 MANAGING THE ORGANIZATION.
CHAPTER 5 Changing worlds and the design of work.
CHAPTER 6 Organizational structure and design.
CHAPTER 7 Organizational culture.
JOURNAL ARTICLE.
PART 4 PEOPLE, PROCESSES AND PERFORMANCE.
CHAPTER 8 Groups and teams.
CHAPTER 9 Leadership.
CHAPTER 10 Power, politics and decision making in organizations.
CHAPTER 11 Communication, confl ict and negotiation in organizations.
CHAPTER 12 Organizational change.
JOURNAL ARTICLE.
PART 5 CASE STUDIES.
Glossary.
Index.
