Organisational Behaviour For Dummies

Get up to speed on the science of human behaviour in the workplace

Organisational 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.

• Get the lowdown on OB – find out why understanding psychological and behavioural principles can be so important to success
• Find 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
• Discover why people act the way they do in groups – benefit from the latest OB thinking on group and team dynamics
• 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
• Take 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
• Hire for excellence – get the latest on employee recruitment, development, and performance appraisals

Open the book and find:

• A look at the nature of the individual in the workplace
• Advice on group and team dynamics and why they can break down
• Guidance on the employer/ employee psychological contract
• Effective leadership and motivation methods
• Job design and performance appraisal techniques
• Advice on hiring and developing employees
• How to minimise the cost of stress in organisations
• How the modern workplace is changing