Modern Organisational Behaviour : Principles and Techniques
Contents: Preface. 1. Fundamental aspects of organisational behaviour. 2. Foundations of individual behaviour. 3. Attitude. 4. Personality and emotions. 5. Perception. 6. Learning theory in organisational behaviour. 7. Job satisfaction. 8. Motivational theories in organisational behaviour. 9. Reinforcement theories. 10. Group: meaning, definitions, processes, behaviour and its managing. 11. Group structures and team development. 12. Group cohesiveness. 13. Group decision-making. 14. Inter-group relations. 15. Conflict process. 16. Leadership theories. 17. Organisational change and development. Case-studies. Glossary. Index.
"Organisation behaviour is the study of human behaviour, individual differences, and performances in organisational settings. Organisation behaviour prompted us to expand the management horizons and approach the subject from various angles and various viewpoints in depth and in an exhaustive manner. The book introduces the students to the concepts of organisation, organisational behaviours and how the managers fit in such organisational environment. It also describes various interdisciplinary forces that affect the complexity of human behaviour.
It explores individual behaviour and its effect, with topics such as attitudes, personality, and emotional intelligence in the organisational context. The concept of groups in organisations has been highlighted, apart from issues such as conflict, stress, power and politics, job design, and employee motivation and productivity. Key concepts such as leadership, communication, and ethics in organisations are discussed extensively. The text also deliberates on the influence of globalisation on organisational behaviour and culture and the use of organisational development tools for effective organisational transformation and change.
Modern organisational behaviour is a comprehensive textbook designed to meet the requirements of graduate and postgraduate management students. Developed to help students appreciate and manage the complexities and challenges of human behaviour in modern-day organisations, the book covers the core concepts and emphasizes on managerial applications." (jacket)
