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Organisational behaviour and analysis : an integrated approach / Derek Rollinson with Aysen Broadfield.

By: Rollinson, Derek.
Contributor(s): Broadfield, Aysen.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Prentice Hall Financial Times, 2002Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xxi, 828 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0273651331.Subject(s): Organizational behaviorDDC classification: 302.35
Contents:
Section 1: Introductory concepts -- An introduction to the study of organisations -- Contemporary organisational challenges -- Section 2: Individual characteristics -- Personality, intelligence and aptitude -- Perception -- Attitudes -- Section 3: The intrapersonal level (Individual Processors) -- Memory and learning -- Work motivation: basic concepts and theories -- Work motivation: advanced concepts and theories -- Individual decision making -- Stress -- Section 4: The interpersonal level -- Groups -- Leadership: basic concepts and theories -- Leadership: advanced theories -- Power, politics and conflict -- Section 5: The organisational level -- Organisational goals and effectiveness -- Organisational structure: basic concepts -- Organisational design -- Control -- Organisational cultures and climates -- Communication -- Organisational change and development -- Globalisation and the cross-national organisation.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 302.35 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00159448
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 302.35 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00097860
General lending MTU National Maritime College of Ireland Library Lending 302.35 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00109693
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The new edition of this successful text provides an overview of organisational behaviour and analysis for students of all levels who are taking their first course in the study of people in organisations. It has been purposefully designed for accessibility and to make teaching and learning both relevant and stimulating. Classic Features *A novel, integrative approach combining both organisational behaviour and organisational analysis. *A deliberate avoidance of the managerialist approach characteristic of many leading textbooks, which better equips students to understand human behaviour in organisations. *Offers a critical framework which encourages students to engage in discussion of the theories and concepts presented in the text. *Comprehensive coverage of major theories and concepts, including crosscultural and international perspectives. *Strong pedagogy, including learning outcomes, short case studies, review and discussion questions and further readings. *Time Out exercises, designed to enable students to draw on their own experiences to apply concepts and theories in personal study or classroom discussion. New Features *Five new sections spread throughout the book, devoted t

Bibliography: (pages 756-804) and indexes.

Section 1: Introductory concepts -- An introduction to the study of organisations -- Contemporary organisational challenges -- Section 2: Individual characteristics -- Personality, intelligence and aptitude -- Perception -- Attitudes -- Section 3: The intrapersonal level (Individual Processors) -- Memory and learning -- Work motivation: basic concepts and theories -- Work motivation: advanced concepts and theories -- Individual decision making -- Stress -- Section 4: The interpersonal level -- Groups -- Leadership: basic concepts and theories -- Leadership: advanced theories -- Power, politics and conflict -- Section 5: The organisational level -- Organisational goals and effectiveness -- Organisational structure: basic concepts -- Organisational design -- Control -- Organisational cultures and climates -- Communication -- Organisational change and development -- Globalisation and the cross-national organisation.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part 1 Introductory Concepts
  • 1 An Introduction to the Study of Organisations
  • 2 Contemporary Organisational Challenges
  • Part 2 Individual Characteristics
  • 3 Personality, Intelligence and Aptitude
  • 4 Perception
  • 5 Attitudes
  • Integration 1 Integrating Individual Characteristics
  • Part 3 The Intrapersonal Level (Individual Processes)
  • 6 Memory and Learning
  • 7 Work Motivation: Basic Concepts and Theories
  • 8 Work Motivation: Advanced Concepts and Theories
  • 9 Individual Decision Making
  • 10 Stress
  • Integration 2 Integrating Individual Characteristics and Processes
  • Part 4 The Interpersonal Level
  • 11 Groups
  • 12 Leadership: Basic Concepts and Theories
  • 13 Leadership: Advanced Theories
  • 14 Power, Politics and Conflict
  • Integration 3 Integrating Group Characteristics and Processes and Links Between Individuals and Groups
  • Part 5 The Organisational Level
  • 15 Organisational Goals and Effectiveness
  • 16 Organisational Structure: Basic Concepts
  • 17 Organisational Design
  • 18 Control
  • 19 Organisational Cultures and Climates
  • 20 Communication
  • 21 Organisational Change and Development Integration
  • 4 Integrating Macro Level Characteristics and Processes Integration
  • 5 Integrating Macro and Micro Levels of Organisation
  • Part 6 Special Issues In Organisational Behaviour And Analysis
  • 22 Globalisation and the Cross-national Organisation
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index