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Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation [Paperback] by Ian Brooks
A succinct, lively and robust introduction to the subject of OB that offers clear, focussed coverage of the most important topics in an accessible way.
Brooks et al aims to encourage critical examination of the theory of organisational behaviour whilst also enabling students to interpret and deal with real organisational problems. It has proved a popular student choice because it combines relative brevity with thorough coverage and plentiful real-world examples.
This book is particularly well-suited to short or introductory courses or those requiring a concise but broad introduction to organisational behaviour.
Management and Organisational Behaviour Plus MyLab Access Code [Paperback] by Laurie J. Mullins
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.
Organizational Behaviour: AND Companion Website Access Card [Paperback] by Prof David A Buchanan and Dr Andrzej A Huczynski
Buchanan and Huczynski bring their well-known and successful brand of critical thinking, social science underpinning, and visual appraisal to bear in this comprehensive introduction to organizational behaviour. Now in its 7th edition, this highly successful textbook has been substantially updated to include the latest research, most relevant contemporary issues and up-to-date practical examples.
Organizational Behaviour involves the reader directly, placing you in the position of a decision-making and problem-solving manager, inviting you to see the reality behind an organizational image, and encouraging you to make comparisons with well-known scenes in film and literature.
Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text [Paperback] by Andrzej Huczynski and David A. Buchanan
This text is a “must read” and makes the subject matter clear and straight forward. That concurs with my experience of studying under Prof Buchanan. David Buchanan BA PhD FRSA Chartered FCIPD is now [2009] Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Cranfield University School of Management, and also works as an independent consultant and author, specializing in change management, organization politics, and work design. I thoroughly recommend the text.
Organisational Behaviour and Analysis: An Integrated Approach [Paperback] by Dr Derek Rollinson
A comprehensive introduction to Organisational Behaviour, steering a neutral path through the sociological, psychological and managerial approaches to the discipline. It balances coverage of the micro- (organisational behaviour) with the macro- (organisational analysis) level issues, with a cross-cultural theme running through the book.
It is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines.
The above books are all very helpful, but all have a very different style. I use the Buchanan, which is good, but there is a lot of text to read. I can’t unfortunately say anything about any of the others, so you will have to read the reviews on the websites. If you have read any of these books, please contact me and let me know, then I can put some more detailed reviews up!