"Authorised adaptation of the ninth edition by John R. Schermerhorn, James G. Hunt"--P. .

"This first European edition of Organizational Behaviour is based on several previous editions published in different parts of the world. It draws on ten best-selling US editions written by Professors John Schermerhorn, James Hunt and Richard Osborn ... also [on] adapted material from the first Australasian edition authored by Professor Jack Wood, Dr Rachid Zeffane, Michele Fromholz and Dr. Janna Fitzgerald"--P. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is organizational behaviour? -- Individual behaviour and performance -- Individual attributes and their effects on job performance -- Learning, reinforcement and self-management -- Motivation and empowerment -- Job design and performance -- Group dynamics and team performance -- Groups and teams -- Organizational processes and performance -- Organizational structure and design -- Organizational culture, values and diversity -- Leadership -- Power and decision-making -- Communication, negotiation and conflict -- Organizational change -- Case studies -- Sedlacek software spolencost. (sss) -- Hermitage university -- Truly a great disappointment -- Teaming in Singapore's public service -- Transalpine fitness. (taf) -- Motorola: seeking direction -- Channel 6 TV -- The ups and downs of national mutual/axa -- Glossary.