Publisher's Synopsis
Concerned with interactions among the structure and operation of organizations, the process of management and the behaviour of people at work, this book presents a managerial approach to organizational behaviour. The underlying theme of the book is the need for organizational effectiveness and the importance of management as an integrating activity. The emphasis of the book is on a behavioural approach to management and on getting work done through the efforts of others by creating an organizational climate in which people work willingly and effectively. The assignments and case studies provide an opportunity for course members to relate ideas, principles and practices to specific work situations.