Publisher's Synopsis
This work describes how the structure of an organization and the people who work in it affect each other. It shows how organizations can be more effective by making better use of their staff.;The book is divided into six parts: management and organizational behaviour; context of the organization; staffing the organization; management as an integrating activity; organizational processes and the execution of work; organizational development and effectiveness. Each chapter contains a short introduction; objectives; a summary of the key points; questions for revision and discussion; tasks and case studies.;This volume is suitable for students of management or business at pre-undergraduate, undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It is also suitable for students on professional courses and for practising managers.
