This sixth edition of Organisational Behaviour provides a thorough introduction to the field for students and aspiring practitioners alike. Comprehensively revised to reflect the most recent developments, this text also retains its strong research foundations. Balancing a psychological approach with social perspectives, covering the effects of personality, emotions, values and group dynamics on an organisation, this book also has a strong business focus emphasising the role of an organisation's leaders, structure and politics on its overall behaviour. Key features: New end of chapter case studies for each chapter with relevant examples from across the globe, featuring companies such as United Airlines, Zara and HP, covering the chapter's main topics, applying the key theories and emphasising what has been learnt. New chapter on organisational architecture combining and refining two previous chapters on organisational structure and organisational design. New IRL logos to highlight sections that can be seen and applied directly to real life situations. OB in Practice mini cases throughout the chapters have been revised and updated to provide concise international examples, enabling the reader to apply theories learnt into practice. Re-organised chapter structure to ensure greater synergy between chapters and improved flow of knowledge throughout the text. Available for the first time with Connect, our highly reliable, easy-to-use digital teaching and learning solution that embeds learning science and award-winning adaptive tools to improve student results.Also with access to SmartBook (R), our adaptive reading, study and practice environment specific to the book's content.

The realities of organisational life seem a far departure from what is taught in the classroom, particularly if one has never before worked for an organisation. The examples presented in this book bring to life the challenges of managing and leading organisations and are relevant for students who must learn to analyse, discuss and assess what takes place within organisations, what ought to happen and why certain strategies fail. The book contains 24 case studies from a range of organisations, some anonymous and others known. Among other things the case studies include profiles of leaders or managers, the organisational structure, decision-making and information flow in each organisation. The businesses covered range widely, from anonymous government offices to the arcane peculiarities of university departments and to vast shipping conglomerates.