Organisational theory and behaviour Books

The Coaching Organization: A Strategy for Developing Leaders is the only book to provide practical advice on how a company can strategically manage coaching initiatives that strengthen organizations and enhance employee engagement and growth. Authors...

'Power and Organizations is a marvelous addition to the literature on both organizations and power, as well as their intersection. It is well-grounded in the research on these topics and especially the wide-range of relevant theorizing. In terms of the...

'Power and Organizations is a marvelous addition to the literature on both organizations and power, as well as their intersection. It is well-grounded in the research on these topics and especially the wide-range of relevant theorizing. In terms of the...

Psychology in Organizations, First edition of Alex Haslam's highly influential text provided a new understanding of organizational behaviour - that all aspects of organizational life are affected by people's social ties and group affiliations. Given its...

The author draws on his own extensive experience as an evaluator to provide the tools to effectively use internal evaluation to determine a business or programme''s efficiency, economy and performance.'

`Given the currency of the issues and the status of the contributors, this book will be an important foundational source for faculty and doctoral students in the organizations sciences' - Michael Tushman, Harvard University Variations in Organization...

This book examines four aspects of organisat ional failure - organisational, political, cognitive and str uctural. Using real-life examples, the contributors look at various issues to differentiate between failure as a process and as an outcome. '

Changing Organizations is both a description of the method of Action Training and Research and a trainin g manual that takes account of modern practice and scholarly thought in addressing key concerns such as the change to pa rticipative management. '

Changing Organizations is both a description of the method of Action Training and Research and a trainin g manual that takes account of modern practice and scholarly thought in addressing key concerns such as the change to pa rticipative management. '

Changing Organizations is both a description of the method of Action Training and Research and a trainin g manual that takes account of modern practice and scholarly thought in addressing key concerns such as the change to pa rticipative management. '

Organized in the form of a provocative discu ssion between key organizational scholars, this text focuses on three different views of identity, functionalist, interp retive and postmodern. '

Steve Jex provides a comprehensive research- based examination of the relationship between occupational s tress and job performance. '

Managing Radical Organizational Change exami nes how companies in central Europe made the unprecedented m ove from a centrally planned system to a market economy. '

Steve Jex provides a comprehensive research- based examination of the relationship between occupational s tress and job performance. '

Power and Influence in Organizations is a re search-based exploration of emerging trends and new perspect ives. Each contributor provides insight into their research, an overview of trends, and thoughts about the direction of future research. '

This book reconsiders organizational and managerial communication theories, research, and practice from a feminist standpoint. It looks at theoretical analyses that reconceptualize and extend boundaries in our thinking about work and organizing...

This book reconsiders organizational and managerial communication theories, research, and practice from a feminist standpoint. It looks at theoretical analyses that reconceptualize and extend boundaries in our thinking about work and organizing...

Here, Russ Marion discusses formal and socia l organizations from the perspectives of chaos and complexit y theories. The book aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the new sciences of chaos and complexity. '

In this original text, Simon Western deconstructs and reconstructs leadership to challenge the popular notion of the individual or hero leader, instead using his own framework to present leadership as a distributed process. New to the third edition: A...

The unrelenting pace and pressure of business in most modern organizations brings constant pressure to bear on employees, challenging the physical and emotional resources of everyone. Consultants have become familiar with a ""survival mentality"" among...

A powerful case study demonstrating how principled commitment and strategic vision can fundamentally redefine an organization's impact and purpose In the aftermath of the Rwanda genocide, humanitarian organizations faced a profound moral reckoning. The...

A powerful case study demonstrating how principled commitment and strategic vision can fundamentally redefine an organization's impact and purpose In the aftermath of the Rwanda genocide, humanitarian organizations faced a profound moral reckoning. The...

The anthology Organizational Behavior: A New Three Dimensional Leadership Paradigm introduces learners to the complexities of effective leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic planning. Over the course of the book the material addresses...

The anthology Organizational Behavior: A New Three Dimensional Leadership Paradigm introduces learners to the complexities of effective leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic planning. Over the course of the book the material addresses...

This book presents a rich discussion of the opportunities organizational consultants have to impact the development of technical leaders, teams, and organizations. The expansion of the tech sector has revolutionized how processes are conducted in almost...

Most books on leadership and organizational change focus on descriptive theory and research, simplistic and questionable gimmicks, or biographical sketches of successful leaders whose character and exploits students are encouraged to emulate. Leadership...

Few would disagree with the principle that successful achievement of an organization's overall strategic objectives is bound up with the design and implementation of appropriate human resource strategies (HRS). Yet many questions remain about what is...

The Sage Handbook of Brand Management offers a comprehensive examination of brand management, covering its historical development, foundational theories, and current strategic practices. It addresses contemporary issues such as ethics, social...

This cutting-edge textbook takes a unique approach to digital transformation which aligns theory and practice and is supported by the authors' own research with over 4,000 organisations. Covering key topics such as emerging technologies, AI,...

This cutting-edge textbook takes a unique approach to digital transformation which aligns theory and practice and is supported by the authors own research with over 4,000 organisations. Covering key topics such as emerging technologies, AI,...

Discover how organisations manage and foster innovation in this new textbook, which covers hot topics such as sustainable innovation, digital transformation, inclusive innovation and innovation in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Key features...

Discover how organisations manage and foster innovation in this new textbook, which covers hot topics such as sustainable innovation, digital transformation, inclusive innovation and innovation in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Key features...

This work seeks to show how the impact of the ideology and practices of consumption are affecting not only consumers' non-working life and identities, but increasingly their working life and identities within it. It seeks to show how the boundaries...

Creativity in organizations has become an issue of great importance, but how does a company encourage personnel to find creative solutions to budgeting, product development, marketing and training? With engaging contributions from leading academics and...

Covering the fundamentals of organizational behaviour, as well critically reflecting on the institutions and practices of business life, the seventh edition of Managing and Organizations has been updated to include: * A new chapter on Managing Diversity...

Covering the fundamentals of organizational behaviour, as well critically reflecting on the institutions and practices of business life, the seventh edition of Managing and Organizations has been updated to include: * A new chapter on Managing Diversity...

This concise overview demystifies the field of organizational development and is arranged in a convenient question and answer format within subject areas. The sequence of topics guides the reader from general statements, basic concepts and values to more...

This concise overview demystifies the field of organizational development and is arranged in a convenient question and answer format within subject areas. The sequence of topics guides the reader from general statements, basic concepts and values to more...

The author of this book explains that the em pirical validity of the structure of organizations is depend ent on the political and economic factors in their environme nt, including capital and the state, as well as competing an d cooperating...

In this volume, a multidisciplinary group of scholars investigate the changing attitudes towards management decisions in today's workplace. Across a variety of areas traditionally reserved for managerial authority - employee hiring and firing, corporate...

In Managing Change in Organizations, Stefan Sveningsson and Nadja Soergarde explore a broad range of perspectives on change management, encouraging critical reflection and making sense of a complex field of theories. Their unique approach based around...

Click 'Additional Materials' for downloadable sample chapter Many managers and organizational leaders face shrinking budgets, growing competition, and changing organizational alliances and missions A bewildering array of new technologies and management...