Understanding Organisational Context

by Claire Capon (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $4.24

  Based on the theory that organisational context is best understood by examining the external environment first, this introduction to the subject provides the student with a holistic learning experience, combining taught and self-managed elements. The methodological approach integrates fully the acquisition of knowledge with the development of practical, transferable skills. To this end, the book starts with an introduction explaining the layout, rationale and anticipated learning outcomes for students and staff using the book. The first two chapters concentrate on analysing the external environment and the transactional dependencies between each organisation and its own particular environment. The next chapters look at elements of the internal environment, organisational behaviour and the functions common to all organisations, always making the link to the external environment with case studies and questions. The book ends by commenting on the implications of change in the external environment for the future development of organisations and the sectors in which they operate. This text is designed for undergraduate students taking a first course in organisation or business studies.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.29

  Understanding Organisational Context provides a comprehensive introduction to the internal and external aspects of organisations. It examines structures, resources and functions, as well as behaviour and culture, and finishes by addressing the issues involved in the management of a changing environment. The text offers strong pedagogical support with many activities integrated throughout the text to encourage the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills.

  This book is suitable for students taking a core introductory module on a Business Studies degree, as well as those studying business as an elective part of another course. The text is also appropriate for post-experience or postgraduate students requiring an introductory text on organisations, their behaviour and activities.

  New to this edition

  • New chapter 1 `What is an Organisation?' discusses the nature of management, the organisation, and organisational theory

  • New and revised case studies; update of all material and notable expansion of international coverage and HRM

  • More on issues such as globalisation, innovation, entrepreneurship, SMEs and e-commerce

  • Revised structure flows from internal environment through business functions to external environment

  • New glossary at end of book

  • Companion website includes Instructor Manual, PowerPoints, additional FT cases, glossary, weblinks, additional short-answer questions (with model answers), model answers to assignment questions

  • Improved pedagogy: questions with exit cases; expanded summaries; short answer questions at end of each chapter; website references throughout

  • New two-colour design

  Key Features

  • Coverage of both internal and external aspects of business
  • Widespread use of material from European and international sources, providing global relevance and cross-cultural perspective
  • Ethical slant running through the book in the form of ethical issue cases and questions
  • Organisational context diagram in chapter-opener enables clear understanding of overall model
  • `Check your understanding' feature enables self-assessment of progress
  • Strong pedagogical framework encompasses objectives, entry cases, exit cases (with questions), ethical issue cases, review and assignment questions

  Supplements

  Companion Website

  Instructor Manual

  Powerpoint slides