Publisher's Synopsis
This is the third volume in an annual series which offers concise essays by people in all areas of the field. These contributions are short, critical and selective, rather than comprehensive or historical, and focus on really current research and experience, identifying those developments that really make a difference. The purpose of this series is to provide the students, organizational behaviour academics, consultants and practising managers with quick and up-to-date accounts of research on issues of relevance;Although traditional topics - motivation, leadership, job design, absenteeism - are explored, these essays also highlight innovative organizational behaviour research on current issues that reflect the increasing interdependence between persons, across groups, and between work and home life, that is a feature of modern organizations.
