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, Organisational Behaviour For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this fascinating subject.

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.

An easy-to-read introduction to organisational behaviour for business, management, and organisational psychology students
A useful reference for managers
A fascinating look at behaviour in the modern workplace

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, Organisational Behaviour For Dummies has you covered.

Autorentext

Cary L. Cooper, PhD, is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health and Pro Vice Chancellor at Lancaster University.

Lynn Holdsworth, PhD, is a research fellow at Manchester Business School. Sheena Johnson, PhD, is an occupational psychologist and a lecturer in organisational psychology at Manchester Business School.

Zusammenfassung
Your plain-English introduction to organisational behaviour 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, Organisational Behaviour For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this fascinating subject.

An easy-to-read introduction to organisational behaviour for business, management, and organisational psychology students
A useful reference for managers
A fascinating look at behaviour in the modern workplace
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, Organisational Behaviour For Dummies has you covered.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting to Grips with Organisational Behaviour 7

Chapter 1: Introducing Organisational Behaviour 9

Chapter 2: Working Nine to Five: Understanding Psychology and Behaviour in the Workplace 19

Part II: All About the Employee 31

Chapter 3: Getting to Know People: Personality and Intelligence Differences 33

Chapter 4: Having the Right Attitude at Work 51

Chapter 5: Working Together: Teams and Groups 69

Chapter 6: Reducing Stress, and Improving Health and Wellbeing 87

Chapter 7: Handling Emotionally Demanding Jobs 107

Part III: All About the Employer 123