Book Description

La 4è de couv. indique : "This second European edition of Management & Organisational Behaviour builds on the success of the previous edition to offer a comprehensive discussion of behavioural skills and the workings of organisations. Updated to reflect current business practices, the text includes a new chapter on HRM within the organisation and expanded coverage of key topics such as globalisation. The author takes a functional approach, integrating theory and practice in a lively and engaging manner, to promote critical awareness and equip students to deal with real-world management situations. Features include : Strong pedagogy : Each chapter provides a wealth of interactive exercises, progressing through various levels of ability, to suit seminar groups and individual study. These include experiential exercises, questions for study and discussion and case studies linked to chapter topics ; European examples : Provided throughout the text, these examples apply the theory of management and organisational behaviour in both a European and wider global context, allowing students to engage with the material in a relevant way ; A new chapter on HRM within the organisation : This chapter has been added to enhance breadth of knowledge and provide up-to-date coverage of key legislation ; Strong practical focus : Thought-provoking boxes interspersed throughout the text ground academic theory in a dynamic real-world context, highlighting contemporary issues such as research, ethics, diversity, technology and the environment."