Publisher's Synopsis
This new edition builds on the strengths of the previous edition, and offers students a concise but broad coverage of the main theories informing organisational behaviour. The book moves from the individual to the organisational and the global context, and critically examines the three themes of change, communication and conflict in each. It promotes critical evaluation of theory and practice to enable students and managers to interpret and deal with organisational problems. This book is suitable for students requiring an introduction to organisational behaviour on business and management undergraduate degrees, post-experience and postgraduate courses, and professional courses. It is also designed as a focused and lively general reader on the subject. - Clear chapter objectives, key terms, discussion questions and extensive referencing enable readers to assess their learning. - Updated throughout with references to contemporary work in the field, and new coverage of such topics as emotions in organisations, diversity management, technology and management development. - Fully updated case studies with many new additions develop critical analysis of 'real-life' scenarios.;- New 'illustration in film' case studies use examples from well-known films for group discussion. - Internet references now included at the end of chapters. - Online lecturer support materials available, including downloadable instructor's materials and powerpoint slides.
