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(University of Ghent & De Vlerick School of Management, De Vlerick School of Management, University of Ghent, De Vlerick School of Management, University of Ghent)
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| Introduction |
Organisational Behaviour, 3e is a major revision of this contemporary European textbook. The revised part structure now accommodates new chapters that successfully integrate the latest research and theoretical developments in the field of OB. For example, a new opening chapter on foundations of OB as well as completely new coverage of organisational structure and sustainable and ethical organisations.
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| About the book |
Organisational Behaviour, 3e continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the theories of Organisational Behaviour within a contemporary European context. The revised part structure now accommodates new chapters that successfully integrate the latest research and theoretical developments in the field of OB.
Key features include:
- New Structure: Heavily revised in order to reflect teaching needs; the 3rd edition now adopts a more traditional 4-part structure:
1) Foundations of organisational behaviour
2) Individual processes
3) Group and social processes
4) Organisational processes
- New and Contemporary Content Coverage: A greater integration of the sociological approach to OB is supported further by 2 new chapters on structure and design. Contemporary new material brings the text up-to-date with coverage of change and innovation, and sustainable and ethical organisations.
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Theoretical Underpinning: The text now contains more explicit references to both traditional and recent theoretical developments to compliment the strong illustrative nature of the text.
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New Case Studies: New cases and more illustrative examples, such as an International OB feature, have been integrated throughout the text.
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European Focus: The authors have placed greater emphasis on introducing European theories and references that make this textbook the most contemporary and European of its kind.
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| Key features |
Structure: Heavily revised in order to reflect teaching needs. The 3rd edition now adopts a more traditional 4 part structure;
1) Foundations of organisational behaviour
2) Individual processes
3) Group and social processes
4) Organisational processes
New and Contemporary Content Coverage: A greater integration of the sociological approach to OB supported further by 2 new chapters on structure and design (chapters 14 and 15). Contemporary new material brings the text up to date with coverage of change and innovation (chapter 17) and sustainable and ethical organisations (chapter 18).
Theoretical Underpinning: More explicit references to both traditional and recent theoretical developments to compliment the strong illustrative nature of the text.
New Case Studies and Applied Examples Throughout: new cases and more illustrative examples such as the international OB feature have been integrated throughout the text.
European Focus: Stronger European content. The authors have placed greater emphasis on introducing European theories and references that make this textbook the most contemporary and European of its kind.
Interactive Pedagogy: A wealth of end-of chapter material, such as OB Exercises and Personal Awareness and Growth Exercises, test the students' understanding of key concepts in the chapter in an engaging manner.
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| About the author |
Marc Buelens is a Professor at the De Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School and also teaches at Ghent University.
Herman Van Der Hoeck teaches at the De Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School.
Karlien Van Der Heyden teaches at the De Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School.
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| Table of contents |
PART 1: THE WORLD OF OB
Chapter 1: Foundations of organisational behaviour
Appendix: Learning module: Research methods in organisational behaviour
PART 2: INDIVIDUAL PROCESSES
Chapter 2: Personality dynamics
Chapter 3: Values, attitudes and emotions
Chapter 4: Perception and diversity
Chapter 5: Content motivation theories
Chapter 6: Process motivation theories
Chapter 7: Occupational stress
PART 3: GROUP AND SOCIAL PROCESSES
Chapter 8: Communication
Chapter 9: Group dynamics
Chapter 10: Teams and teamwork
Chapter 11: Leadership
Chapter 12: Decision-making
Chapter 13: Power, politics and conflict
PART 4: ORGANISATIONAL PROCESSES
Chapter 14: Organisation structure and types
Chapter 15: Organisation design and effectiveness
Chapter 16: Organisational and international culture
Chapter 17: Change, learning and knowledge management
Chapter 18: Corporate social responsibility and ethics
Notes
Glossary of key terms
Index
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