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The essential introduction to management and organisational behaviour over half a million students worldwide have used Management and Organisational Behaviour to help them learn. Written in an engaging style and packed with contemporary references to management research and practice, this book continues to be the Organisational Behaviour text of choice for today's students. This ninth edition brings a wide range of brand new and intriguing examples and case studies on issues and organisations that are engaging, relevant and contemporary. It also provides the latest research and new coverage of hot topics such as corporate responsibility and ethics, diversity, and organisational learning. The breadth of appeal of this text makes it ideal for Management and Organisation courses from undergraduate up to MBA. A range of real life examples and case studies illustrate the theories of human behaviour at work, and the influence of individuals, leaders and groups on organisational performance. Using frequent questions and exercises, a clear layout, and additional online resources, this book will enable you to * think critically about topical issues and debates. * develop your personal and professional skills for work and study. * reinforce and assess your knowledge and understanding. * navigate your way through the text efficiently and effectively. * succeed in your project work, research and exams.1 - The nature of Organisational Behaviour 2 - Approaches to organisation and management 3 - The nature and context of organisations 4 - Individual difference and diversity 5 - The nature of learning 6 - Perception and Communication 7 - Work motivation and job satisfaction 8 - The nature of work, groups and teams 9 - Working in groups and teams 10 - The nature of leadership 11 - The role of the manager 12 - Managerial behaviour and effectiveness 13 - Human Resource Management 14 - Organisation Strategy and Structure 15 - Patterns of structure and work organisation 16 - Technology and organisations 17 - Organisational control and power 18 - Corporate responsibilities and ethics 19 - Organisation, culture and change 20 - Organisational performance and effectiveness