Organisational Behaviour

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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This lively and comprehensive introduction to organisational behaviour demonstrates how research into human behaviour can be applied in the workplace. It assumes no prior work experience, instead asking students to draw on everyday occurrences and complete a range of engaging activities to deepen their understanding of key topics such as personality, perception and motivation. With a focus on helping students to develop key skills useful to future employers, it offers a wealth of real-world examples, coverage of contemporary issues, and an international approach. Key features: - A global approach to OB, with OB in Practice case studies and OB in the News boxes in every chapter providing examples from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Kenya, China, Europe and Asia. - A strong emphasis on career development, with a skills development section and corresponding Building Your Employability Skills feature which helps prepare students for employment. - Coverage of contemporary topics such diversity, healthy workplaces, the #metoo movement and Covid 19. - Free access to bloomsbury.pub/organisational-behaviour, featuring interactive simulations, quizzes and bespoke video interviews with a range of business professionals, as well as a testbank, teaching notes and teaching slides for lecturers New to this edition! - New chapters on Managing Healthy Workplaces, Managing Diversity, and Organizational Socialisation - Exciting new interactive simulations, which put students in the shoes of a manager making difficult decisions: https://www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com/organisational-behaviour-2/learning-resources_simulations - New Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace feature that invites students to discuss how they would respond to ethical dilemmas. - New Impact of Technology on Behaviour feature which explores topical issues such as AI and computer-mediated communication to uncover how technology is impacting behaviour in the workplace

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'This is an excellent introduction to the field of organisational behaviour, not only of the main topic areas but also very novel ones, such as managing healthy workplaces. Definitely a must for those wanting a comprehensive view of the field.' -- Professor Sir Cary Cooper, The University of Manchcester, UK and founding director of Robertson Cooper
'In a crowded field of OB textbooks, the new edition of Organisational Behaviour by Christine Cross and Ronan Carbery stands out for its comprehensive yet accessible coverage of key contemporary topics. Theory is brought to life through OB in Practice case studies and links to resources including video clips and other media. There are ample opportunities for students to reflect on their individuals strengths through simulations and exercises. The result is an engaging and interactive resource which will greatly enhance the learning on any OB course.' -- Professor David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research, Dublin City University Business School, Ireland
'The authors draw upon an extensive review of relevant literature to provide an in-depth understanding of Organisational Behaviour. A range of engaging pedagogical features showcasing current topics in the news, the influence of technology in the workplace, and ethical considerations, will help students understand the complexity of the world of work today. This is a brilliant text.' * Dr Geetha Karunanayake, Lecturer in HRM & Organisational Behaviour, University of Hull, UK *
'Cross and Carberys Organisational Behaviour provides excellent coverage of all of the important classical and contemporary topics in organisation and management studies. Each chapter is well informed by research and is presented in a clear and engaging style, in which management theories and concepts are clearly linked to practice in real-world organisational settings.' * Dr Frank Worthington, Senior Lecturer in Management, The York Management School, UK *
'This is a brilliant book that looks into the salient issues within organisational behaviour. It is exciting to see how the main issues are unpacked, with room for students to apply their own knowledge. The book also considers contemporary issues and makes outstanding contributions to our understanding of organisational behaviour. I am certain that this book will be an excellent resource for students and lecturers alike.' -- Dr Hakeem Ajonbadi, Lecturer, Birmingham City Business School, UK

Author Bio

Christine Cross lectures in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland. Ronan Carbery is Senior Lecturer in Management in the School of Management and Marketing at University College Cork, Ireland.