Critical and accessible, the new edition of this bestselling textbook offers valuable insight into contemporary management practices and encourages readers to reflect on the realities of the workplace. Work and Organizational Behaviour takes a unique and well-rounded approach, exploring key theories and topics through the lenses of sociology, psychology, ethics and sustainability. Firmly embedded in the latest research and the wider geopolitical environment, this new edition places OB in the context of climate change, the rise of unstable working conditions and the impact of new technologies. A strong suite of pedagogy supports student learning, demonstrating key theories in action and preparing readers for the real world of work. Cases and features illustrate contemporary organizational practices and their impact across the world, in a range of industries. With streamlined content, an improved structure, and an enhanced focus on leadership, Work and Organizational Behaviour is an essential companion for OB modules at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels. New to this Edition:
- New chapters on 'Work and the gig economy' and 'Human resource management'
- New decision making scenarios helping readers to develop practical leadership skills
- 200+ new references to recent academic literature
- Inclusion of important contemporary topics, including Covid-19 and the gig economy
- Coverage of new technologies, including the impact of AI, robots, remote working and big data
- Increased coverage of corporate social responsibility and ethics
- New end of chapter cases, Reality of Work features and Globalization and Organization Behaviour features
- 554 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Work and Organizational Behaviour
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Fmchapter
- Message_to_Students
- Titlepage
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Brife Contents
- Long Contents
- Figures and tables
- About the author
- About the contributors
- Message to lecturers
- Preface
- A tour of the book
- Online resource centre
- Author’s acknowledgements
- PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS
- PART II: INDIVIDUALS IN THE WORKPLACE
- PART III: INDIVIDUALS IN GROUPS AND TEAMS
- PART IV: ORGANIZATION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
- PART V: LEADERSHIP PROCESSES
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index of personal names
- Subject index
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