Principles of Organizational Behaviour

The fourth edition of this successful introductory text has been fully revised and updated to include the latest organizational behaviour research and has a new chapter on 'Managing Knowledge'. The book contains a range of recent, topical research and case study material including research into Enron and the British Royal Infirmary. There is also an increased exploration of critical perspectives in relation to organizational behaviour.The book is now even more accessible for students and contains a wealth of student learning features which make the text lively and accessible for students. These include new Think about it and Next Steps sections, boxes issues, boxed examples, boxed concepts, boxed biographies, case studies, chapter glossaries, core reading and study questions.COMPANION WEB SITEThe text will be supported by a fully comprehensive companion web site.Lecturer s Resources include About The Author: Robin Fincham is Professor of Organizational Behaviour in the department of Management and Organization at Stirling University. Peter Rhodes is a management consultant working for OTL Management Consultancy Table Of Contents: Introduction. The Individual and Work. Learning . Stress . Individual Differences . Assessing Individual Differences . Motivation and Job Satisfaction . Groups and Work . Social Interaction . Group and Intergroup Behaviour . Leadership. Patterns of Work . Work: The Basic Theories . Conflict and Consent in Work . Alternative working Organizational Structures and Systems . Structure and Control in Organizations . Structure and Performance in Organizations . Decision Making and Change . Organizational Processes . Organizational Culture . Power and Organizations . Management Knowledge . Divisions of Labour . Markets and Occupations . Gender and Employment . Technology in the Workplace . New Systems of Work Organization. Special Features: Engaging text that unites psychology of organizational behavior and work and organization theory componen