The present global economic crisis demands we look anew at the role of corporations & the working of financial markets around the world. In this book, one of our most eminent economists provides a compelling new analysis of the firm; the role of shareholders, managers & workers;…
The 2008-9 financial crisis demands we look anew at the role of corporations, and the working of financial markets around the world. In this challenging and insightful book, one of our most eminent economists provides a compelling new analysis of the corporate firm; the role of …
Our understanding of management in Asia has not kept pace with the demands of managers and students. The Handbook of Asian Management provides in-depth critical reviews of central topics in strategy and organizational behavior research in Asian contexts. Leading scholars take st…
Labour market, work and economic development policy visions in many developed countries have been dominated in recent years by a fixation on skills. However, skill and skill development alone is not enough to harmonise societies, transform economies, galvanise organizations, and…
This book discusses things of importance to many of us: work, employment, pay, work environments, learning, participation and voice. It discusses the impact of government policy, other institutional arrangements, organisational practices, collective and individual behaviour, on …
This textbook presents a well-organized introduction to the current field of organizational behaviour with in-depth coverage of the most critical concepts. Its practical approach shows the power of organizational behaviour theory for understanding one's behaviour and the behavio…
"People go to extraordinary lengths to gain and defend their status. Those with higher status are listened to more, receive more deference from others, and are perceived as having more power. People with higher status also tend to have better health and longevity. In short, stat…
"People go to extraordinary lengths to gain and defend their status. Those with higher status are listened to more, receive more deference from others, and are perceived as having more power. People with higher status also tend to have better health and longevity. In short, stat…