The authors provide an authoritative and practical introduction to organisational behaviour. Coverage of topics and issues combined with a wealth of learning tools help students experience organisational behaviour and guide them to becoming better managers.
New frontiers in HRD
by Stewart, Jim, Woodall, Jean, Lee, Monica
fromRoutledge studies in human resource development
"There are few skills more important to the modern fact finder than the ability to obtain information through effective interviewing. While most interviewing books are intended for law enforcement, they often present harsh and accusatory techniques that can be counterproductive …
"As budgets for libraries continue to shrink, the key challenge facing the 21st century librarian is finding how to do more with less. Learning how to increase productivity within the constraints of a difficult economy, librarians can benefit from the insights of fellow professi…
From personality disorders to wars over 'territory', this book chronicles, unravels and reveals the true nature of problems at work, uncovering the subversiveness, counter-productive behaviour and unspoken 'issues' that management struggle with on a daily basis.
"International human resource management (IHRM) is a key area of research in the sphere of international business and management. Described as a field in its infancy in the 1980s, IHRM has quickly advanced through adolescence and into maturity. Today, it is a vibrant and diverse…
"International human resource management (IHRM) is a key area of research in the sphere of international business and management. Described as a field in its infancy in the 1980s, IHRM has quickly advanced through adolescence and into maturity. Today, it is a vibrant and diverse…
"Being watched and watching others is a universal feature of all human societies. How does the phenomenon of surveillance affect, interact with and change the world of business? This concise book unveils a key idea in the history and future of management. For centuries managers …
Drawing on decades of research, this book challenges many of the established principles of business management, proving that they are outdated, outmoded, or simply don't work. It also urges companies to implement new ways to enhance productivity and morale.
"The culture an organisation cultivates as an employer is just as important to its success as the brand image of its products or services. A culture that is at odds with the organisation's commercial activities is a very powerful signal to customers, employees and other stakehol…
"Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell--and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a…
This book looks at best practices from companies on every continent, offering an expert survey of universal and regional HR dos and don'ts. Because new and developing global circumstances often require adaptability and changes in best practices, it documents the decision and pol…
This book looks at best practices from companies on every continent, offering an expert survey of universal and regional HR dos and don'ts. Because new and developing global circumstances often require adaptability and changes in best practices, it documents the decision and pol…