Management and organisational behaviour /
Management & organisational behaviour
Laurie J. Mullins ; with Gill Christy.
- 9th ed.
- England: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2010
- xxxii, 860 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Include index.
The nature of organisational behaviour -- Approaches to organisation and management -- The nature and context of organisations -- Individual differences and diversity -- The nature of learning -- Perception and communication -- Work motivation and job satisfaction -- The nature of work groups and teams -- Working in groups and teams -- The nature of leadership -- The role of the manager -- Managerial behaviour and effectiveness -- Human resources management -- Organisation strategy and structure -- Patterns of structure and work organisation -- Technology and organisations -- Organisational control and power -- Corporate responsibility and ethics -- Organisation culture and change -- Organisational performance and effectiveness -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index.
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.