Psychodynamic Organisational Theory: Key Concepts and Case Studies

Psychodynamic Organizational Theory: Key Concepts and Cases provides an accessible introduction to the field,exploring how emotions affect the relationship between employee and manager and the organization. It is divided into four parts, covering individual relations, group dynamics, leadership, and personality, and emphasizes the reciprocal nature of relationships. This book is essential for students, scholars, consultants, and managers interested in understanding how human relationships impact organizational success.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 12 September 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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People go to work and come home again, managing others or being managed themselves. Beneath the surface of work, a complex web of emotions influences the success of the relationship between employees and managers, ultimately impacting the organization they belong to. Psychodynamic Organizational Theory: Key Concepts and Cases offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to this captivating field. Divided into four parts, the book explores how individuals relate to organizations, the unconscious energies they bring, group dynamics, leadership roles, and personality dynamics. It emphasizes that relationships are always reciprocal, with managers and employees influencing and changing each other during the management and being managed process.

This text is a valuable resource for students and scholars of leadership, HRM, organizational psychology, consultants, and managers seeking practical insights into the impact of human relationships on organizational success. It sheds light on the unconscious forces that shape organizational behavior and provides valuable tools for understanding and improving management dynamics. By exploring the complex interplay between individuals, groups, and the wider organizational culture, the book offers a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to organizational success.

\n Weight: 470g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367027179\n \n