{"product_id":"organisational-behaviour-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Organisational Behaviour for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCary Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSheena Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynn Holdsworth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plain-English introduction to organisational behaviour\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Organisational Behaviour (OB) is the study of how people, individuals, and groups act in organisations. Whether you're studying OB, or you just want a better understanding of people at work, \u003ci\u003eOrganisational Behaviour For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you all the essentials for understanding this fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Inside you'll find out about personality and individual differences, teams and groups, personnel selection and assessment, and health and well-being at work. You'll also find out how leaders lead, how motivators motivate, and how the modern workplace is changing and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-read introduction to organisational behaviour for business, management, and organisational psychology students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA useful reference for managers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fascinating look at behaviour in the modern workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Whether you're a student of organisational behaviour, a manager, or a lifelong learner with an interest in human behaviour and psychology in the workplace, \u003ci\u003eOrganisational Behaviour For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet up to speed on the science of human behaviour in the workplace \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisational behaviour is all about how people behave at work. It encompasses a wide range of topics that are crucial to business success. This fun-to-read primer quickly gets you up to speed on all the essentials of this fascinating subject. From personality differences and teams to personnel selection and motivation, the authors - all distinguished experts in the field - cover all the core OB concepts, making this the perfect introduction for students and a useful guide for managers looking to apply these concepts in practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the lowdown on OB - find out why understanding psychological and behavioural principles can be so important to success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out what makes people tick - gain powerful insights into why individuals behave the way they do in the workplace and the roles of intellectual, personality, and cultural differences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover why people act the way they do in groups - benefit from the latest OB thinking on group and team dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Make sense of leadership - explore various leadership styles and their effects on groups, as well as how great leaders consistently motivate employees to exceed their limits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake a bird's-eye view - get a clearer picture of the workplace at the organisational level and a deeper understanding of company culture and climate, organisational change, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHire for excellence - get the latest on employee recruitment, development, and performance appraisals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA look at the nature of the individual in the workplace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on group and team dynamics and why they can break down\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on the employer\/ employee psychological contract\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective leadership and motivation methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJob design and performance appraisal techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on hiring and developing employees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to minimise the cost of stress in organisations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the modern workplace is changing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCary L. Cooper, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health and Pro Vice Chancellor at Lancaster University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Holdsworth, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a research fellow at Manchester Business School. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheena Johnson, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an occupational psychologist and a lecturer in organisational psychology at Manchester Business School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.28 x 7.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127700197511,"sku":"9781119977919","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/dcafac13fb40e99819becf54d043362e.webp?v=1732590097","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/organisational-behaviour-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}