Organisational Behaviour: An Introduction - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Professor Christine Cross is the Dean of The Business School at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland.

Dr. Ronan Carbery is Head of Graduate Studies for the College of Business and Law, and Director of the Executive MBA programme at Cork University Business School, University College Cork in Ireland.

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This fresh and contemporary introduction to Organisational Behaviour shows how research into human behaviour can be applied in the workplace.  Each chapter is written by a subject expert, and includes a range of innovative learning activities designed to deepen your understanding of key topics.

The book offers:

-A focus on the practical application of OB theories, including a ‘Managerial Takeaway’ feature that pulls out the key management strategies from each chapter

-An abundance of real-life case studies and examples, covering companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple and the NHS

·        -A strong emphasis on career development, including a Building Your Employability Skills feature, which helps you to develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace

·        -Coverage of contemporary issues such diversity, healthy workplaces, the #metoo movement and Covid 19

The second edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:

-New chapters on Managing Healthy Workplaces, Managing Diversity and Organizational Socialisation

-'Impact of Technology on Behaviour' a new feature that uncovers how technology is impacting behaviour in the workplace

-Interactive role-play simulations, available on the book's website, which put you in the shoes of a manager making difficult decisions

macmillanihe.com/cross-ob-2e offers a wealth of resources, including interactive simulations, self-test questions, and bespoke video interviews with a range of professionals, as well as a testbank and teaching slides for lecturers. 

Professor Christine Cross is Head of Department, Work and Employment Studies at the University of Limerick (UL).

Dr Ronan Carbery is Senior Lecturer in Management at Cork University Business School, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland