Essentials of Organisational Behaviour in Africa

<p>A concise textbook focusing on organisational behaviour in the African context this book is featured in Routledge’s new <i>Essentials of Business and Management in Africa </i>shortform textbook series.</p><p>This book covers organisational behaviour concepts applicable to the African continent and its varied cultures. Chapters thoroughly explore topics including personal and individual factors motivation decision making and communication groups and teams leadership and influence conflict and negotiation. Each chapter refers to aspects of the African context such as cultural values <i>Ubuntu</i> and the informal economy and relates these to the topics discussed. The book includes illustrative real-life examples vignettes mini-cases and exercises. Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Africa and with an interest in the area will appreciate the focus on a region so little discussed in the business and management literature.</p><p>Filling a gap in the literature and including a dearth of material this book will also appeal to current and future practicing managers in African countries as well as those employed in government and by Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs).</p>