Managing People in Organisations takes a managerial, issues-based approach to examining the key themes of contemporary HR and OB topics, and provides a detailed evaluation of both the current academic literature and an overview of current workplace practices.
Preface
Introduction
PART 1: THE CHANGING FACE OF WORK PRACTICE AND THE NEW COSTS AND CHALLENGES FOR EMPLOYERS
The Changing Economy, Work Practices and Culture
Work Intensification, Increasing Healthcare and Other Costs
The Worker-Friendly Organisation
Part 2: ENHANCING CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
Human Resources Practices and Corporate Profitability
Strategic Principle, Vision and Mission
Innovation Capability and the Future
Part 3: DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE
Psychological Workplace Environment
Skills Training and Stress Management
Enhancing Performance
Part 4: INCREASING WORKPLACE SATISFACTION
Positive Effects of Workplace Stress and Negative Impact of Withdrawal Satisfaction, Meaning and Happiness in the Workplace
Part 5: IMPROVING MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES
Managerial Development and Models
Transformational Leadership and the Benefits of Leadership Enhancement
Motivating Employees
Part 6: ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING
Communication, Information, Knowledge and the Learning Organisation
Learning and Training in the Workplace
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
References
Index.
