Description
Book SynopsisAs the most critical yet accessible introduction to organizational behaviour and work, this book will help you understand the complexities of organizational life and evaluate modern business practices.Classic organizational behaviour topics such as team-working, motivation, and change are complemented by core critical approaches such as power and control, organizational misbehaviour, 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 chapters, as well as end-of-chapter case studies with accompanying questions, provide the opportunity for this engagement and show how each chapter''s theoretical coverage applies in real-life business situations. Suggestions of films and novels which relate to the chapter topic provide further opportunities to see organizational behaviour in context and demonstrate just how prevalent its prin
Trade ReviewWilson writes in an extremely accessible way with a good balance of depth and breadth. * Ronnie Caddow, Glasgow Caledonian University *
This book stands out in its commitment to taking a critical approach to the study of Organisational Behaviour. It introduces students to the main debates in the literature on each subject and in this way becomes a helpful starting point in their learning journey. * Dr Patrizia Kokot, University of Reading *
This book has all the hallmarks of a great Organizational Behaviour textbook; being comprehensive in content whilst informative and accessible for students across a range of levels. * Michael Frize, University of Sheffield *
A stimulating, astute, and original introduction to the core questions on work, organizations, and their management. * Dr Pasi Ahonen, University of Essex *
Table of ContentsApproaching management criticallySetting the sceneEmployees' views of workManagerial views of workThe rationality of managementSexuality, sex typing, and genderClassic organizational behaviour and the critiqueMotivationLeadershipPerceptionPersonalityOrganizational learningCultureTeams and teamworkingStructureAll change?The core of critical approachesManagerial power and controlOrganizational misbehaviourVoluntary, not-for-profit, and alternative organizationsHealth, well-being, emotion, and stress
