Publisher's Synopsis
Contents are same as US/UK editions. This book provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the building-block theories in Organizational studies field. John Miner has identified the key theories that every student or scholar needs to understand to be considered literate in the discipline. The text focusses on the best theories in the field of micro-organizational behaviour and the contributions these theories make in understanding organizations. It analyzes the work of leading theorists. Each chapter includes the background of the theorist represented; the context in which the theory arose; the initial and subsequent theoretical statements, and research on the theory by author and others (including meta-analysis and reviews). Two introductory chapters on developmental state of Organizational Behaviour and the research methodologies involved are included. The text is also supplemented with comprehensive references. "Miner provides a clear, comprehensive examination of the best theories of motivation and leadership. Up-to-date references cover the latest research and theoretical developments. Readers get a sense of each theory's validity, applicability, and impact on the field. An authoritative source, the book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in micro-organizational behavior and invaluable for doctoral students to guide research and practice." -Manuel London, Associate Provost and Director of the Center for Human Resource Management, State University of New York at Stony Brook
