Organizational Behaviour and Work

A critical introduction

Fifth Edition

Fiona M. Wilson

Organizational Behaviour and Work

A critical introduction

Fifth Edition

Fiona M. Wilson

ISBN:

9780198777137

Binding:

Paperback

Published:

10 Apr 2018

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Description

The most critical yet accessible introduction to work and organizational behaviour.

  • Provides a concise introduction to organizational behaviour which is critical, yet accessible, in its approach, and ideal for those new to the subject.
  • Challenges students to re-examine and question traditional views on organizational life and to use their analytical skills to further their own reading and research.
  • Draws on a wide range of research, thereby introducing students to the rich and varied contributions that have advanced the study of organizational behaviour.
  • Reflects the complexity of working life by focusing on key issues such as power, resistance, gender, well-being, and race.
  • Diverse real-life examples in every chapter, including the surface acting of airline staff, sexual harassment at universities, and digital staff surveillance, demonstrate how the theory of organizational behaviour can apply in practice.


New to this edition

  • New case studies and examples, on topics as varied as cross-cultural virtual teams, Leicester City Football Club, and size zero in the fashion industry, explore the reality of organizational behaviour in the contemporary workplace and society as a whole.
  • New and increased coverage of ethical behaviour, sexual harassment, well-being, and the impact of social media.
  • New diagrams of the most relevant theories aid understanding and facilitate visual learning.
  • New questions and additional links to films and novels encourage engagement through reflection on the key issues and signpost to those issues at play in the popular media.


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Contents

  • Approaching management critically

    1. Setting the scene
    2. Employees' views of work
    3. Managerial views of work
    4. The rationality of management
    5. Sexuality, sex typing, and gender
    6. Classic organizational behaviour and the critique

    7. Motivation
    8. Leadership
    9. Perception
    10. Personality
    11. Organizational learning
    12. Culture
    13. Teams and teamworking
    14. Structure
    15. All change?
    16. The core of critical approaches

    17. Managerial power and control
    18. Organizational misbehaviour
    19. Voluntary, not-for-profit, and alternative organizations
    20. Health, well-being, emotion, and stress

    Authors

    Fiona M. Wilson – Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow

    Lecturer Resources

    The following resources will be available for lecturers who prescribe Organizational Behaviour and Work 5th edition for their course:

    • PowerPoint slides
    • Questions for research and discussion
    • Additional case studies
    • Group exercises


    For more information about the resources for Organizational Behaviour and Work 5th edition please contact your Oxford Sales and Learning Resource Consultant.

    Reviews

    "Wilson writes in an extremely accessible way with a good balance of depth and breadth." - Ronnie Caddow, Glasgow Caledonian University


    "This book stands out in its commitment to taking a critical approach to the study of Organisational Behaviour. It introduces students to the main debates in the literature on each subject and in this way becomes a helpful starting point in their learning journey." - Dr Patrizia Kokot, University of Reading


    "This book has all the hallmarks of a great Organizational Behaviour textbook; being comprehensive in content whilst informative and accessible for students across a range of levels." - Michael Frize, University of Sheffield


    "A stimulating, astute, and original introduction to the core questions on work, organizations, and their management." - Dr Pasi Ahonen, University of Essex