Management and Organisational Behaviour

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Presenting a managerial approach to the study of organisational behaviour, with an emphasis on improving working performance through a better understanding of human resources, this book contains summaries, review questions and assignments.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Part 1 The Organisational Setting
• Chapter 1 The Nature of Organisational Behaviour
• Chapter 2 Approaches to Organisation and Management
• Chapter 3 The Nature and Context of Organisations
• Part 2 The Individual
• Chapter 4 Individual Differences and Diversity
• Chapter 5 The Nature of Learning
• Chapter 6 Perception and Communications
• Chapter 7 Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction
• Part 3 Groups, Teams And Leadership
• Chapter 8 The Nature of Work Groups and Teams
• Chapter 9 Working in Groups and Teams
• Chapter 10 The Nature of Leadership
• Part 4 The Nature Of Management
• Chapter 11 The Role of the Manager
• Chapter 12 Managerial Behaviour and Effectiveness
• Chapter 13 Human Resource Management
• Part 5 Structures of Organisation
• Chapter 14 Corporate Strategy and Responsibilities
• Chapter 15 Organisation Structures and Design
• Chapter 16 Patterns of Structure and Work Organisation
• Chapter 17 Technology and Organisations
• Part 6 Organisation Management
• Chapter 18 Organisational Control and Power
• Chapter 19 Organisation Development, Culture and Change
• Chapter 20 Organisational Performance and Effectiveness
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Index