Managing People and Organizations in Changing Contexts

Managing People and Organizations in Changing Contexts addresses the contemporary problems faced by managers in dealing with people, organizations and managing change in a theoretically-informed and practical way. This textbook approaches people management from the perspective of practising and aspiring managers, making it a valuable alternative to existing texts on organizational behaviour and human resource management.

This new edition uses a revised chapter framework to connect different themes to managerial action and practices, helping readers understand how they can bring about changes in their organizations. There is a wealth of new material on topics including:

• managing at the team level

• the relationship between management and leadership

• management post-financial crisis

• managing creativity and innovation

• corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

The text continues to have a strong international perspective, which is reflected in the range of case studies and literature used throughout. It also enjoys an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on critical management theory, organizational behaviour, human resource management and corporate governance.

This text will be relevant to practising and aspiring managers studying people management, organizational behaviour and change management.

Graeme Martin is Professor and Chair of Management at the University of Dundee, UK.

Sabina Siebert is Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Glasgow, UK.