Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation

Brooks, Mr Ian

ISBN 10: 0273701843 / ISBN 13: 9780273701842

Published by Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 2005

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL1644725

Synopsis:

Perfect for students needing a concise but broad introduction to organisational behaviour.  It critically examines the three themes of: change, communication and conflict.

Encouraging and promoting the critical examination of the theory and practice, this book enables students to interpret and deal with organisational problems.

“One of the great strengths of this text, in my view, is that in every single chapter I found something new or different… Another strong point of this book, which ran through every chapter, was the author’s ability to make sense of theories in relation to current practice.”

Linda Horner, Coventry University

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“In a relatively short text, the authors cover a wide range of issues, relate them to students’ popular imagination and experience, and anchor them firmly in a contemporary business context, all of which is extremely valuable.”

Samantha Warren, University of Portsmouth

 

“One of the great strengths of this text is that in every chapter I found something new or different. There are also strengths in the structure, design and content of the book which continue to make it a popular choice with me and my students”

Linda Horner, Coventry University

 

 

This third edition of Organisational Behaviour provides a concise, selective and rigorous introduction to the subject. With up-to-date reference to contemporary themes and work in the field, the book examines behaviour within the context of the individual, groups and teams, and finally the organisation itself. Regular questions encourage critical reflection on the most important schools of thought, and a wealth of case studies and illustrations in film apply these theories to recognisable practice.

 

 

KEY FEATURES

 

• Succinct and accessible introduction to the subject
• Coverage of key issues such as gender, diversity and culture
• “OB in Film” feature provides popular alternative organisational contexts
• Managerial Implications sections ground theories in everyday practice
• Range of short and long cases
• Frequent questions encourage critical reflection

 

 

The book is aimed at students taking modules in Organisational Behaviour on undergraduate and postgraduate business degrees. It is also suitable for post-experience and professional qualifications, as well as the more general reader with a background of study in the social sciences.

 

 

 

 

About the Author

 

Dr Ian Brooks is Dean of the Northampton Business School, The University of Northampton

 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, ...
Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good
Edition: 3rd Edition