Management And Organisational Behaviour

This long established market leader has set standards that few texts have equalled in terms of accessibility of writing style, clarity of presentation and popularity with students and teachers alike. Written from a managerial perspective and packed with contemporary references to management research and practice, it continues to prove the student's OB text of choice. This eighth edition brings fresh evidence to explore theory in practice, and a wide range of brand new and intriguing examples and case studies on issues and organisations that are engaging, relevant and contemporary. It also provides an abundance of online student self-assessment resources.The breadth of appeal of this text makes it ideal for Management and Organisation courses from HND level through undergraduate and up to MBA.

Now in its 11th edition Laurie Mullins's Management & Organisational Behaviour is the essential guide to OB for students today. Over half a million students have used this engaging and practically focused book as their introduction to the world of management and organisational behaviour, and it continues to evolve and improve to serve the needs of modern students.Using both theory and practical, real-world examples, the textbook considers how organisational performance can be improved through effective management of people. This unique approach to the subject enables students to relate Organisational Behaviour to Management in the broader social and cultural contexts.

Everything you need to know about organisational behaviour in the workplace for your future career in management, in one industry-leading text. Organisational Behaviour in the Workplace, 12th edition by Laurie Mullins is the new, modernised edition of the text Management & Organisational Behaviour, ideal for students and professionals. This new version guides students through the person-organisation relationship, shedding new light on aspects regarding the understanding, prediction, and control of human behaviour at work. By incorporating new engaging content and a range of case studies, this revised edition applies theories around the concepts of individual personality and groups, and leadership and management, aiming to help you understand all aspects of organisational behaviour, performance, and culture, from theory to practice. Key features include: Overview topic map that improves the flow of topics and facilitates the connection with other chapters. Organisational Behaviour in Action — a series of case studies that give valuable insight into real-world examples. 'You' — critical thinking questions that encourage self-reflection and active reading. New section Critical Thinking Zone, written by practitioner Dr. Jacqueline McLean, demonstrating activities that develop critical thinking via different viewpoints in researched articles. Personal skills and employability sections that help you develop your social and work-based skills in preparation for life after studying. Conceptual mind maps of complex topics that aid understanding and revision. Student companion website that includes further information, self-test questions, and helpful videos. With a plethora of questions, activities, and employability sections, this market-leading text supports your deeper understanding of the subject and the development of your critical thinking and employability skills, which will prove invaluable later in your career.

"This market leading text guides students to a thorough understanding of organisational behaviour and relates this to effective management practice. It is an invaluable resource, which provides a clear and insightful introduction to management studies and acts as a comprehensive point of reference thereafter."--BOOK JACKET.

Existing literature on organizational behaviour is either lopsided or ignores the management dimensions. This book presents a holistic perspective of the subject to develop a correct perception about it, and is divided into twenty chapters. The comprehensive text covers the following topics: Introduction to Management, Planning, Controlling, Introduction to OB, Learning, Personality, Perception, Motivation, Communication, Teams, Leadership, Conflict, Transactional Analysis, Organizational Culture/Climate, Power and Politics, Introduction to HRM, Organizational Change and Development, Attitude and Ethics, Trends in International Business and Quality of Working Life. The book conforms to the syllabi of most of the Indian Universities and would serve as a useful text for students of MBA, M.Com, MCA, B.Tech, BBM and other diploma courses in management. It meets the needs of students, practicing managers and every person having an inclination to know more about the subject.

Today’s organizations are undergoing immense change and Organizational Behaviour and Management, 4th Edition is changing with them to provide a cutting-edge introduction for all modern courses. Martin Fellenz has joined John Martin in comprehensively reorganizing and updating the text, guided by the very latest developments in theory and industry. Informed by the latest research, Martin & Fellenz walk carefully through the fundamental topics with a focus on key issues – globalization and culture, ethics and corporate social responsibility, competitive pressures, and organizational change – to leave students with a practical and open-minded grasp of organizational behaviour in the twenty-first century.

An insight into people-organisational relationship and interrelated influences on human behaviour. Management and Organisational Behaviour, 13th edition, by Mullins and Rees guides students through the understanding, prediction and control of human behaviour at work by applying theories, developing critical thinking and engaging with case studies.