Management and organisational behaviour / Laurie J. Mullins.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Management and organisational behaviour — 1. Introduction — 2. The nature of organisational behaviour — 3. Approaches to organisation and management — pt. 2. The organisational setting — 4. The nature of organisations — 5. Organisational goals, strategy and responsibilities — pt. 3. The role of the manager — 6. The nature of management — 7. Managerial behaviour and effectiveness — 8. The nature of leadership — pt. 4. The individual — 9. Individual differences — 10. The nature of learning — 11. The process of perception — 12. Work motivation and rewards — pt. 5. Groups and teamwork — 13. The nature of work groups and teams — 14. Working in groups and teams — pt. 6. Organisational structures — 15. Organisation structure and design — 16. Patterns of structure and work organisation — 17. Technology and organisations — pt. 7. Management of human resources — 18. Job satisfaction and work performance — 19. Human resource management — 20. Resourcing the organisation — pt. 8. Improving organisational performance — 21. Organisational control and power — 22. Organisation development (culture, conflict and change) — 23. Management development and organisational effectiveness.

This market leading text guides students to a thorough understanding of organisational behaviour and relates this to effective management practice. It is an invaluable resource, which provides a clear and insightful introduction to management studies and acts as a comprehensive point of reference thereafter. The concepts and ideas presented in this book provide a basis for the critical appraisal of contrasting perspectives on the structure, operation and management of organizations, and interaction among people who work in them. It is hoped that this will encourage a greater