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Organisational Behaviour: Core Concepts and Applications, 6th Edition
Wood, Wiesner, Morrison, Factor, McKeown
Interactive E-Text: 9781394267347, Print Textbook: 9781394267330
The sixth Australasian edition of Organisational Behaviour: Core Concepts and Applications delivers essential organisational behaviour concepts in a clear, engaging style, designed for practical application in one-semester courses. With fourteen concise chapters, this edition is streamlined, emphasising relevance and visual appeal to enrich the student learning experience.
Available in our low-cost subscription platform, Wiley Business Now, this edition includes interactive case studies, real-world examples, and concept-check questions that explore challenges facing organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Table of Contents
1.2 Managers in organisations
1.3 Contemporary themes in organisational behaviour
1.4 Why study organisational behaviour?
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2.2 Demographic differences among individuals
2.3 Competency differences among individuals
2.4 Personality differences among individuals
2.5 Individual differences and workplace diversity
2.6 Values
2.7 Attitudes
2.8 Job satisfaction and workplace behaviour
2.9 Perception and the perceptual process
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3.2 Content and process motivation theories
3.3 Content theories
3.4 Process theories
3.5 Integrating content and process motivation theories
3.6 Other perspectives on motivation
3.7 Empowerment
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4.2 Reinforcement as a strategy to modify work behaviour
4.3 Social learning theory and behavioural self-management
4.4 Managing pay as a extrinsic reward
4.5 The learning organisation
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5.2 Job design
5.3 The job characteristics model
5.4 Goal-setting theory
5.5 Flexible work arrangements
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6.2 Purposes of groups in organisations
6.3 Managing groups for effectiveness
6.4 Inputs into the group process
6.5 Group processes and group dynamics
6.6 Outputs of the group process- task performance and group maintenance
6.7 Intergroup dynamics
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7.2 Teams and their effectiveness
7.3 Foundations of the team-building process
7.4 Team performance and cohesiveness
7.5 Types of workplace teams
7.6 Future challenges for work teams
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8.2 Factors influences organisational design
8.3 Organisational goals, control and coordination
8.4 Vertical specialisation
8.5 Horizontal specialisation
8.6 Emerging forms of organisational design and workforce implications
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9.2 Levels of cultural analysis
9.3 Observable aspects of culture
9.4 Values and organisational culture
9.5 Common assumptions and organisational culture
9.6 What do organisational culture researchers investigate?
9.7 Different perspectives on organisational culture
9.8 Managing organisational culture: building, reinforcing and changing culture
9.9 Ethics and organisational culture
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10.2 Power, authority and obedience
10.3 Managing with power and influence
10.4 Empowerment
10.5 Organisational politics
10.6 Organisational politics in action
10.7 The consequences of power and politics
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11.2 Traditional leadership approaches: trait and behavioural theories
11.3 Situational contingency theories of leadership
11.4Inspirational leadership perspectives
11.6 Gender, age and cultural diversity- current issues in leadership
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12.2 Steps in the decision-making process
12.3 Approaches to decision making
12.4 The intuitive decision model
12.5 Making a choice and implementing a decision
12.6 Current issues in organisation decision making
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13.2 Conflict
13.3 Conflict management approaches
13.4 Negotiation
13.5 Managerial issues in negotiations
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14.2 Forces of change
14.3 Planned change strategies
14.4 Resistance to change
14.5 Change and stress
14.6 Innovation in organisations
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Authors
Jack Wood (CQ University, retired)
Retha Wiesner (UniSQ)
Rachel Morrison (AUT)
Aharon Factor (SCU)
Tui McKeown (Monash University)
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Tailored for one-semester courses, the sixth Australasian edition of Organisational Behaviour: Core Concepts and Applications offers a balanced blend of theory, strategy, and practical insight into contemporary organisational behaviour.
The text is rich with case studies and real-world examples, illuminating how organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region tackle pressing challenges—from sustainable business practices and climate impact to diversity, the gender pay gap, employee well-being, and adapting to workforce shifts. Students will explore practical strategies for enhancing resilience, retention, and adaptability in a globalised, digital world.
Written by leading experts, this edition focuses on sustainability, entrepreneurial leadership, and the role of technology in digital transformation, with the latest research woven throughout.
By merging foundational theory with real-world application, the text equips students to excel in their studies and future careers in organisational behaviour.
What’s in Wood Organisational Behaviour 6th Edition?
• Expanded Local Case Studies: Real-world examples and case studies from Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region, offering students hands-on learning with regional relevance.
• Digital Transformation Emphasis: Updated discussions on digital tools, AI, and digital platforms to reflect the growing impact of technology in organisational settings.
• Sustainability and Climate Focus: New content across chapters highlights sustainability, environmental issues, and climate change, reflecting the importance of ethical management practices.
• COVID-19 Insights: Examines the pandemic’s impact on organisational behaviour, change management, and workforce dynamics.
• Comprehensive Leadership Coverage: Enhanced material on leading remote teams, crisis management, adaptive leadership, and entrepreneurship, preparing students for modern workplace challenges.
• “What Would You Do” Feature (eText): Segments that prompt readers to step into the shoes of decision-makers, offering opportunities to propose solutions to organisational challenges.
• Stress and Resilience Content: Introduces strategies for stress management, resilience building, and emotional intelligence in organisational contexts.
• Updated OH&S Standards: Reflects current occupational health and safety practices for a safe and compliant workplace.
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