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Management and Organisational Behaviour

Management and Organisational Behaviour

Author(s):
  • Laurie Mullins
    • Author: Laurie Mullins
    • ISBN:9789332571204
    • 10 Digit ISBN:9332571201
    • Price:Rs. 2035.00
    • Pages:850
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


    Ratings:

    Over half a million students worldwide have used Management and Organisational Behaviour to have help in learning the essential introduction to management and organisational behaviour. Written in an engaging style and packed with contemporary references to management research and practice, this book continues to be the  text of choice for students studying organisational behaviour.


     

    A range of real life examples and case studies illustrate the theories of human behaviour at work, and the influence of individuals, leaders and groups on organisational performance.


    Using frequent questions and exercises, a clear layout, and additional online resources, this book will enable students to:


    1) think critically about topical issues and debates.

    2) develop personal and professional skills for work and study.

    3) reinforce and assess knowledge and understanding.

    4) navigate through the text efficiently and effectively.

    5) succeed in project work, research and exams."

     

    Table of Content

    Part 1 THE ORGANISATIONAL SETTING 
    Chapter 1    The Nature of Organisational Behaviour 
    Chapter 2    Approaches to Organisation and Management 
    Chapter 3    The Nature and Context of Organisations
    Part 2 THE INDIVIDUAL
    Chapter 4    Individual Differences and Diversity 
    Chapter 5    The Nature of Learning  
    Chapter 6    Perception and Communication  
    Chapter 7    Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction  
    Part 3 GROUPS, TEAMS AND LEADERSHIP  
    Chapter 8    The Nature of Work Groups and Teams 
    Chapter 9    Working in Groups and Teams
    Chapter 10 The Nature of Leadership 
    Part 4 THE PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT 
    Chapter 11 The Nature of Management
    Chapter 12 Managerial Behaviour and Effectiveness
    Part 5  STRUCTURES OF ORGANISATION
    Chapter 13 Organisation Strategy and Structure  
    Chapter 14 Patterns of Structure and Work Organisation  
    Chapter 15 Technology and Organisations
    Part 6  ORGANISATION MANAGEMENT 
    Chapter 16 Organisational Control and Power
    Chapter 17 Corporate Responsibility and Ethics  
    Chapter 18 Organisation Culture and Change 
    Chapter 19 Organisational Performance and Development

    Conclusion
    Glossary"
     

    Salient Features

    1) Accessible, engaging and student-focussed
    2) Comprehensive text that lasts as a reference guide well beyond the end of the course
    3) Managerial viewpoint illustrates current and future working perspective of student reader
    4) Tried-and-tested, trusted authorship blending classic theory with up-to-date examples and research
    5) A teaching text that includes instructor manual support, classroom and project exercises, PowerPoint slides and a testbank of over 1,000 questions."