Details
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour is the first truly integrated multimedia package for introductory OB modules. It provides a rigorous critique of the essential organisational behaviour topics in a creative, interactive and visual way.
Key features include:
- Practitioner case studies presenting real organisational dilemmas accompanied by video interviews online where the practitioners talk about approaches and solutions
- Tailored tutor resources online, recognising that you have different needs - one area is designed for new OB lecturers; the other contains materials for more experienced OB lecturers
- An underpinning focus on employability skills, with tips in the book on how each topic could be linked to different skills and professionally produced video demonstrations online
- A global perspective reflecting today's market-place, integrated through global examples and theories including those from developing countries
- Innovative learning features including ethical dilemmas, best and worst practice examples, taking your learning further, review and discussion questions, applying theory to practice and a glossary
- Written by a team of experts at prestigious UK-based and international institutions
- A foreword by Richard Atfield of the Higher Education Academy.
Chapter 1: Introduction: A New Model of Learning, Blending Employability Skills, International Focus and Multimedia Elements (Michael Butler and Ed Rose)
Chapter 2: Approaches to Organisational Behaviour (Emma Jeanes)
PART 1: INDIVIDUALS
Chapter 3:Personality (Steve Woods and Claire Hardy)
Chapter 4: Perception and Managing Emotions (Jenna Ward and Robert McMurray)
Chapter 5: Motivation and Satisfaction (Tricia Harrison)
Chapter 6: Learning Theories and Practices (Crystal Zhang and Niki Kyriakidou)
PART 2: GROUPS AND TEAMS
Chapter 7: Work Groups and Teams (Joanne Richardson and Michael A. West)
Chapter 8: Conflict and Stress in Organisations (Alf Crossman)
Chapter 9: Communication (Markus C. Hasel)
PART 3: MANAGING ORGANISATIONS
Chapter 10: Leading and Influencing in Organisations (Yves R. F. Guillaume and Nils-Torge Telle)
Chapter 11: Decision-Making (Michael Butler, Keith Bezant-Niblett and Karen Caine)
Chapter 12: Equality and Diversity in Organisations (Maureen Royce)
Chapter 13: Power in Organisations (Ed Rose)
PART 4: ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Chapter 14: Organisational Design, Structure and Work Organisation (Scott A. Hurrell and Cinzia Priola)
Chapter 15: Organisational Culture and Change Management (Cinzia Priola and Scott A. Hurrell)
Chapter 16: Technology in Work Organisations (Michel Ehrenhard, Tanya Bondarouk and Huub Ruel)
Chapter 17: Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (Rory Donnelly)
PART 5: EMERGING ISSUES
Chapter 18: Ethics: Issues and Developments (Ed Rose)
Chapter 19: Conclusion (Ed Rose and Michael Butler)
Michael Butler
Michael Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Management in the Work and Organisational Psychology Group of Aston Business School, Aston University.
Edward Rose
Ed Rose teaches Employment Relations and Organisational Behaviour in the Faculty of Business and Law at Liverpool John Moores University.
Over the years Ed has written and researched extensively within the Employment Relations area and has completed the third edition of his text Employment Relations (Pearson).
Ed is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Emerald journal Employee Relations.
"This is the outstanding organisation behaviour text book of the decade. It neatly combines information and new thinking with a subtle and sensitive approach to teaching; a must buy."
Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of International Management Development, Cranfield School of Management
"The key message of this book is crystal clear: it is vital to get highly educated students with employability skills into the international market place. Globalisation is offering unlimited opportunities for young talents with the right skills and education. `The world is my oyster' and this book is providing the ideal practical tools for students to open this oyster and find the pearl!"
Jan Urlings, Secretary General, West Midlands European Centre
'At last, a comprehensive coverage of organisational behaviour that will help students apply theory to practice. It is accessible and interesting to read, and also evaluates in an ongoing manner - making it easier to encourage students to do the same.'
Stephanie J. Morgan, Kingston Business School
'This book brings together three things that are important for those seeking to make a difference in organisations, public or private, rigorous thinking, practical skills and international insight. Each of these is important in their own right, the power of this book is that they are woven together to excellent effect.'
Quintin Heath, Human Resources Director, British Sugar Group
'Organisational Behaviour has for too long been understood in narrow terms. This book changes the mould. It links scholarly understanding to the real world of using organisational skills and communication in a global environment.' Brian Head, University of Queensland, Australia.
'Following a career change in 2007, I entered the extremely competitive world of management. Short on knowledge, short on skills and with no background in higher education, I needed guidance. Working closely with Dr Michael Butler on a project transformed the way I went about my business and had a major impact on both my personal and organisational success. This text will definitely be on my bookshelf and I commend it to you. The innovative and timely focus on employability applied to the UK and elsewhere, supported by its rich on line resources, will make a major contribution to your learning and teaching, specifically your development as leaders and managers, whatever your background, because of its practical but rigorous approach.'
Chris Alexander CMgr MCMI, ANPR Manager, Warwickshire Police
