Managing organizational behavior in the African context / David B. Zoogah and Constant D. Beugre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zoogah, David B., author.

Contributor:

Beugré, Constant D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational behavior--Africa.

Organizational behavior.

Organizational change--Africa.

Organizational change.

Management--Africa.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Routledge, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Managing Organizational Behavior in an African Context discusses management and organization science theories as they apply within the social, cultural and economic contexts in which organizations operate in Africa. The first organizational behavior book to cover the entire continent, it uses the findings of OB studies to establish a conceptual foundation, then explores how those topics apply in Africa's unique business environment. This integrative framework allows students and scholars to connect organizational phenomena in Africa with those in other parts of the globe. Illustrat

Contents:

Introduction to OB

External environment

Social perception & diversity in African organizations

Personality, affect, & stress

Motivation

Power, influence and politics

Leadership

Groups and teams

Decision-making

Workplace conflict

Communication

Structure and design of organizations

Culture & strategy

Change and innovation.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-136-26843-X

0-203-10910-4

1-283-89373-8

1-136-26844-8

9780203109106

OCLC:

823389721