People in Organisations

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People in Organisations An Active Learning Approach

Edited by Kevin Gallagher · Craig Rose · John Reynolds · R J McClelland · Steve Tombs
Wiley-Blackwell April 1997

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780631201816
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication
April 1997
Format
Paperback , 680 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

People in Organisations is concerned with the examination of contextual and content issues surrounding people and organisations. The module examines those sociological issues such as organisational theory, management, social structure and the nature of work. It also examines psychological issues such as leadership, motivation, perception and personality. The text is aimed at Level 1 business studies undergraduate students and is well supported with case study materials, articles and activities.

Hallmark Features

  • Provides a user-friendly approach to People in Organisations.
  • Comprehensive coverage of the key issues.
  • Includes a useful resource section including case studies, journal articles, etc.
     


 

Table of Contents

1. Administration and Control.

2. Technology and Flexibility.

3. Continuity and Change.

4. The Nature of Organizations.

5. The Nature of Work.

6. Psychological Perspectives on Work and Organizations.

7. Motivating the Workforce.

8. Groups and Group Effectiveness.

9. Leaders Leading and the Led.

10. Organizational Communication.

Resources.

 
 

About the Author

Kevin Gallagher is Senior Lecturer in HRM at the Sunderland Business School, University of Sunderland.

Bob McClelland is Reader in Educational Technology at the Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.
 

John Reynolds is Subject Group Leader for HRM at the Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.
 

Ed Rose is Senior Lecturer in Industrial Relations at the Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.
 

Steve Tombs is Reader in Organizational Sociology at the Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.

 
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