Organisational Behaviour and Analysis

by Rollinson, Derek

• ISBN13: 9780273685784
• ISBN10: 0273685783
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-28
• Publisher: Ft Pr

Summary

Organisational Behaviour and Analysis provides a comprehensive and integrative introduction to the subject. It covers both macro and micro aspects of organisation and adopts a psychological perspective that emphasises the understanding of human behaviour, rather than its control. Suitable for students taking an introductory course in organisational behaviour on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, or as part of a professional qualification, this 3rd edition provides: Case studies and questions to encourage critical reflection Regular exercises and features to reinforce concepts and support revision 'OB in Action' illustrations to put theory into recognisable context A supporting website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/rollinson including self-assessment questions, useful weblinks, and a guide to using cases . Derek Rollinson is former Principal Lecturer at Huddersfield University Business School, University of Huddersfield, where he taught organisational behaviour and employee relations. He is now an independent writer and researcher.

Author Biography

Derek Rollinson is former Principal Lecturer at Huddersfield University Business School, University of Huddersfield, where he taught organisational behaviour and employee relations.

Table of Contents

Introductory Concepts

An Introduction to the Study of Organisations

Contemporary Organisational Challenges

Individual Characteristics

Personality, Intelligence and Aptitude

Perception

Attitudes

Integrating Individual Characteristics

The Intrapersonal Level (Individual Processes)

Memory and Learning

Work Motivation: Basic Concepts and Theories

Work Motivation: Advanced Concepts and Theories

Individual Decision Making

Stress

Integrating Individual Characteristics and Processes

The Interpersonal Level

Groups

Leadership: Basic Concepts and Theories

Leadership: Advanced Theories

Power, Politics and Conflict

Integrating Group Characteristics and Processes and Links Between Individuals and Groups

The Organisational Level

Organisational Goals and Effectiveness

Organisational Structure: Basic Concepts

Organisational Design

Control

Organisational Cultures and Climates

Communication

Organisational Change and Development Integration

Integrating Macro Level Characteristics and Processes Integration

Integrating Macro and Micro Levels of Organisation

Special Issues In Organisational Behaviour And Analysis

Globalisation and the Cross-national Organisation

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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