Marc Buelens,
Vlerick Leuven Gent School and Ghent University Herman Van den Broeck,
Vlerick Leuven Gent School and Ghent University Karlien Vanderheyden,
Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School
ISBN: 0077107233 Copyright year: 2006
Key Features
Structure
Heavily revised in order to reflect teaching needs. The 3rd edition now adopts a more traditional 4 part structure;
Foundations of organisational behaviour
Individual processes
Group and social processes
Organisational processes
New and Contemporary Content Coverage
A greater integration of the sociological approach to OB supported further by 2 new chapters on structure and design (chapters 14 and 15). Contemporary new material brings the text up to date with coverage of change and innovation (chapter 17) and sustainable and ethical organisations (chapter 18).Theoretical Underpinning
More explicit references to both traditional and recent theoretical developments to compliment the strong illustrative nature of the text.New Case Studies and Applied Examples Throughout
New cases and more illustrative examples such as the international OB feature have been integrated throughout the text. European Focus
Stronger European content. The authors have placed greater emphasis on introducing European theories and references that make this textbook the most contemporary and European of its kind.Interactive Pedagogy
A wealth of end-of chapter material, such as OB Exercises and Personal Awareness and Growth Exercises, test the students understanding of key concepts in the chapter in an engaging manner.
2006 McGraw-Hill Education Europe