Work and Organizational Behaviour

Work and Organizational Behaviour is a comprehensive textbook that provides valuable insight into contemporary management practices and encourages readers to reflect on the realities of the workplace. It explores key theories and topics through the lenses of sociology, psychology, ethics, and sustainability, and is firmly embedded in the latest research and geopolitical environment. The new edition includes new chapters on the gig economy, human resource management, decision-making scenarios, recent academic literature, contemporary topics such as Covid-19 and the gig economy, new technologies, corporate social responsibility and ethics, and globalization and organization behavior. Accompanying online resources are available at no extra cost to support teaching and learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 554 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK

Critical and accessible, the new edition of this bestselling textbook offers valuable insight into contemporary management practices and encourages readers to reflect on the realities of the workplace. Work and Organizational Behaviour takes a unique and well-rounded approach, exploring key theories and topics through the lenses of sociology, psychology, ethics, and sustainability. Firmly embedded in the latest research and the wider geopolitical environment, this new edition places OB in the context of climate change, the rise of unstable working conditions, and the impact of new technologies. A strong suite of pedagogy supports student learning, demonstrating key theories in action and preparing readers for the real world of work. Cases and features illustrate contemporary organizational practices and their impact across the world, in a range of industries.

With streamlined content, an improved structure, and an enhanced focus on leadership, Work and Organizational Behaviour is an essential companion for OB modules at undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA levels.

New to this Edition:

- New chapters on 'Work and the gig economy' and 'Human resource management'
- New decision-making scenarios helping readers to develop practical leadership skills
- 200+ new references to recent academic literature
- Inclusion of important contemporary topics, including Covid-19 and the gig economy
- Coverage of new technologies, including the impact of AI, robots, remote working, and big data
- Increased coverage of corporate social responsibility and ethics
- New end-of-chapter cases, Reality of Work features, and Globalization and Organization Behaviour features

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/work-and-organizational-behaviour-4.

Weight: 1464g
Dimension: 192 x 260 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781352010978
Edition number: 4th ed. 2021