Organisational Behaviour and Design by Ricciardelli, Alessandra; Valeri, Marco;

Long description:

This book focuses on conceptual frameworks, debates, tools and developments in the fields of organizational behaviour and organizational design. It analyses the concepts related to organizational behaviour such as leadership, organizational climate, and motivation, at one side, and focuses on the general framework for organizational design in detail in all its components (strategy, environment, processes, people, leadership, information and knowledge system etc.), at the other side. The analysis of the psychological factors affecting organizational design also drives to think of possible different configurations of the main components of organizational structure and design that may be a good fit/alignment between behaviour and design. In the Industry 4.0 era, human resources and personal factors are increasingly central and strategic therefore it is important to understand how psychological factors affect organizational design. It provides a practical guidance on this area of study for developing and implementing the desired organizational architecture. Hence, it takes a managerial perspective to identify practices and behaviour resulting in meaningful and satisfying organizational experience vis-à-vis the evolving nature of structures and contexts.

The book broadens readers’ understanding of the role of organizational behavior and design issues in organizational performance while focusing on design changes to remedy organization's core problems. Given these premises, it will be of interest to scholars and professionals in the field of organizational behaviour, job design and job crafting, strategic management and studies at large who can contribute to organizations' evolution towards more harmonious organizational design configurations.

Table of Contents:

Part I: Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, and Culture.- Chapter 1. Corporate Hypocrisy in Focus: a Review of Employee Perceptions.- Chapter 2. Integration of Adult Education Principles Into Strategic Human Resource Management: Implications for Organizational Behaviour and Design.- Chapter 3. Understanding the Academic Personality of Workplace Friendship and Knowledge Management: Insights From Higher Education.- Chapter 4. Unveiling the Power of Female Leadership: a Comprehensive Study on the Viability, Barriers, and Inequalities of Businesswomen in Catalonia.- Chapter 5. How Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Influence Organizational Behaviour?.- Chapter 6. Individual Dimensions of Organizational Change: Unleashing Human Potential for Transformation.- Chapter 7. Aligning Organizational Behaviour and Design: Practical Insights for Managers.- Chapter 8. Theoretical Frameworks for Organizational Design: a Conceptual Model.- Chapter 9. Tightrope-walking Leadership: Flexible and Efficient Leaders.- Chapter 10. Gaps in Organizational Designs! How Internal and External Whistleblowing Occur Within Tourism and Hospitality Organizations?.- Part II: Strategic Management and Organizational Development.- Chapter 11. People Come Bearing Gifts: Generating Cross-cultural Coaching Interventions Through Understanding the Experiences of the International Workforce in Large UK Organizations.- Chapter 12. Decoding Leadership Effectiveness: Implicit and Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theories and Implications for Management.- Chapter 13. EV Charging Stations as a Competitive Advantage and New Business Strategy.- Chapter 14. Contrasting Perspectives on Workplace Discrimination: a Comparative Analysis of Three Countries.- Chapter 15. Managing High Turnover in the Hospitality Industry: Insights on the Psychological Factors and Resource Synergy.- Chapter 16. Resilient and Inclusive Pathways to Sustainable Organizational Design.- Chapter 17. Management Practices in Companies in Poland in the Context of Global Trends.- Chapter 18. Navigating Generational Dynamics: the Potential of Adaptive Leadership in Cultivating Stronger Relationships With the MZ Generation in Korea.- Chapter 19. The Influence of Different Leadership Styles on Hotel Employees’ Communication Satisfaction.- Chapter 20. Chameleon Leader Behaviours in Tourism and Hospitality Businesses.