As the most critical yet accessible introduction to organizational behavior and work, this book will help you understand the complexities of organizational life and evaluate modern business practices.
Classic topics in organizational behavior, such as teamwork, motivation, and change, are complemented by key critical approaches such as power and control, organizational mismanagement, and health and well-being, through a clear three-part structure. Students are encouraged to look beyond a descriptive approach and truly engage with the content. Examples and "Stop and Think" boxes placed throughout the chapters, as well as case studies at the end of each chapter with accompanying questions, provide the opportunity for this engagement and demonstrate how the theoretical coverage of each chapter applies to real business situations. Suggested films and novels related to the chapter's topic provide further opportunities to view organizational behavior in context and illustrate how pervasive its principles are in everyday life.
The accessible style assumes the reader has no prior knowledge, and the full range of topics and issues explored provides a rich view of the reality of organizational behavior and work.
The book is accompanied by a selection of online resources, including:
For students:
- Glossary
- Web links
- Critical thinking exercises
For instructors:
- PowerPoint slides
- Research and discussion questions
- Additional case studies
- Group exercises
Pages: 456, Dimensions: 19x19cm
