Organizational theory and behaviour

This textbook provides an accessible theoretical analysis of the organizational impact of information technologies.

Although 'VUCA' is not a new term, the features of the world it describes, a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment, have never been more valid.

History is full of examples of how the skilful use of language is a fundamental aspect of charismatic leadership.

​​Im Zeitalter der Globalisierung bietet die kooperative technologische Frühaufklärung für Unternehmen eine Möglichkeit, die eigene Zukunftsfähigkeit zu stärken.

Knowledge and Practice in Business and Organisations contributes to scholarly understanding of knowledge and practice, mapping the conceptual terrain, providing a critical review of debates in the field and setting out key theoretical perspectives.

In Rethinking Information Systems in Organizations John Paul Kawalek challenges the current orthodoxy of information systems and proposes new alternatives.

This book fills the need for a communication-based, public sector framed book.

When it comes to the field of organization and management theory, a philosophical perspective enables us to conduct organizational research imbued with the attitude of 'wonder'; it helps researchers question dominant images of thought underlying mainstream thinking, and provides fresh distinctions that enable the development of new theory.

In this book, the business of international freight forwarding is examined from both a theoretical and empirical point of view with a special emphasis on multimodal transport chains, including sea or air transport operations.

In today's constantly changing business environment, capable people are crucial to an organization's success, and developing their capabilities through training, learning and development initiatives is a major investment.

This book was awarded the 2019 Axiom Business Book Award - Business Technology, Bronze Medal.

Is advertising a factor that contributes to rising costs and prices?

Embracing the Counterintuitive Side of Collaboration Think of your to-do list at work.

This book introduces readers to the ethics of philanthropy, particularly in the Indian context.

Die vorliegende Dissertation entstand neben meiner Tätigkeit als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und als Abteilungsleiter am Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Betriebs­ wissenschaften (iwb) der Technischen Universität München.

Government investments in social sector has always played an important role in tackling social issues and facilitated in the alleviation of poverty.

Moral pragmatism has been largely ignored in Business Ethics, despite its natural attraction and the fact that it is prominent in philosophy and socio-economic theories.

Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility goals will require the creation of new roles and entrepreneurial approaches.

Thereis a paradigm shift happening in storytelling consulting.

Eine empirische Untersuchung wie die vorliegende kann ohne vielfältige Unterstüt­ zung nicht bewältigt werden.

Sustainable Management Development in Africa examines how African management and business scholarship can serve African and multinational management and organizations operating in Africa.

Labour Relations, 4th edition, offers a multi-perspective examination of contemporary industrial relations.

Originally published in 1979.

Every product owner faces a complex and unique set of challenges within their team.

What can diversity management offer those concerned with ethnic inequality, racial discrimination, and issues of social and economic inclusion and exclusion?

Japanese semiconductor firms are well known for obtaining dynamics in a short period of time and achieving even global leadership.

Wie können Anbieter technischer Dienstleistungen Effizienz- und Wettbewerbsvorteile erzielen?

This book examines how leaders can use strategic thinking to transform their followers, organizations, and industries in the wake of societal shocks like COVID-19 that require re-balancing both leadership and business models.

A criminal record can be a formidable employment barrier and is thus a major contributor to employment inequality, as most employers would rather avoid hiring an individual who has committed a crime.

Vision and visuality are two concepts widely discussed and debated in philosophy and social science literature.

Volume 42 of Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management offers several original scholarly contributions written by thought leaders in the field of human resources management.

The concept of time is a crucial filter through which we understand any events or phenomena; nothing exists outside of time.

Leila Farsakh provides the first comprehensive analysis of the rise and fall of Palestinian labour flows to Israel.

This collection shows how managers and employees can manage power in order to make it a constructive force in organizations.

Technology, people, e-workplaces: these are the elements that fast moving organizations use to meet changing business requirements by using technology to invent new business processes, to re-align organizational structures, and to implement new management practices.

In an era of longer hours and shorter contracts, of tighter margins and frequent organizational change, stress can undermine both the mental health and performance of employees.

This book aims to improve the understanding of smart service innovations.

Volume 40 of Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management offers several original scholarly contributions written by thought leaders in the field of human resources management.

This book examines the principles and procedures implemented by Moses for developing leaders.

Rethinking Organizational Change: The Role of Dialogue, Dialectic & Polyphony in the Organization makes an important scholarly contribution to our understanding of dialogue applied to the management of change.

Decision makers interested in going beyond their own personal and professional interests and involving themselves in humanising their organization, community and society should read Remaking Ourselves, Enterprise and Society.

The Police Manager provides a roadmap for the challenges that police administrators face in their day-to-day duties, including considerations for dealing with subordinate officers and for interacting with the public.