HRM and Organizational Behavior : International Perspectives

These affordable case collections will not only help students connect to real-world situations, but also will benefit corporations seeking to promote continuing education. Cases in Organizational Behavior has been designed to develop an understanding of and an appreciation for, the various challenges, dilemmas, and constraints that decision makers face in real organizational settings. Organizational behavior (OB) is the study of the way people interact within groups. Normally this study is applied in an attempt to create more efficient business organizations. Organizational behavior theories are used for human resource. Human Resource Management is undergoing a major transformation in today’s organizations. Once upon a time and not all that long ago - HR management practitioners were expected to be the traffic cops of their organizations. It was their responsibility to note legal noncompliance or departures from organizational policies and then punish transgressors, just as traffic cops watch for and issue tickets to drivers who exceed speed limits. As a direct consequence of this compliance orientation, some HR management practitioners became risk averse-and some remain so to this day. An International Context is designed for those studying HRM as part of an MBA or a postgraduate/undergraduate business and management degree. It will also interest students who wish to gain a greater understanding of HRM issues in their international context and those who wish to practice HRM internationally as specialists or as general managers. This book of cases can also be used to apply the principles in business and management courses, as well as in psychology courses.