Management and Organisational Behaviour

The aims of this book are to:

� relate the study of organisational behaviour to that of management;

� provide an integrated view embracing both theory and practice;

� point out applications of behavioural science within work organisations and

implications for management action;

� indicate ways in which organisational performance may be improved through the better use of human resources and the effective management of people.

The book is written with a minimum of technical terminology and the format is clearly

structured. Each chapter is fully supported with illustrations and contains:

� a short introduction and learning outcomes;

� a set of contemporary ‘critical reflections’;

� a synopsis of key points;

� review and discussion questions;

� personal awareness and skills exercises;

� assignment(s) and/or case(s);

� detailed notes and references.

While a prior knowledge of behavioural science would prove useful to the reader, it is not assumed. Neither is such knowledge a necessary prerequisite for an understanding of the concepts and ideas discussed in this book. Broader social science perspectives form an integral part of the explanation and discussion of management and organisational behaviour.