Publisher's Synopsis
The new edition of this successful text provides an overview of organisational behaviour and analysis for students of all levels who are taking their first course in the study of people in organisations. It has been purposefully designed for accessibility and to make teaching and learning both relevant and stimulating. Classic Features *A novel, integrative approach combining both organisational behaviour and organisational analysis. *A deliberate avoidance of the managerialist approach characteristic of many leading textbooks, which better equips students to understand human behaviour in organisations. *Offers a critical framework which encourages students to engage in discussion of the theories and concepts presented in the text. *Comprehensive coverage of major theories and concepts, including crosscultural and international perspectives. *Strong pedagogy, including learning outcomes, short case studies, review and discussion questions and further readings. *Time Out exercises, designed to enable students to draw on their own experiences to apply concepts and theories in personal study or classroom discussion.;New Features *Five new sections spread throughout the book, devoted to integrating organisational analysis and organisational behaviour. *Coverage of new topics, including electronic communication and its effects on organisations; new perspectives on organisational change and development; new developments in behavioural control in organisations; emerging themes in individual differences such as emotional intelligence. *OB in Action examples - a new pedagogical feature helping students to apply theory to practice. *Interactive Companion Web Site - giving extra teaching resources to help lecturers and testing and activities to enhance student learning. Organisational Behaviour and Analysis is a core text for undergraduate students of management and organisational behaviour. It is also suitable for HND, MBA, Diploma in Management studies and the core management syllabus of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) professional examination. Derek Rollinson is an independent writer and Principal Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield Business School, where he teaches Organisational Behaviour and Employee Relations.
