Organizational Behaviour, 10th Edition

Organizational Behaviour, 10th Edition is a serious, critical introduction to the field from David A. Buchanan and Andrzej A. Huczynski. It treats organizational behaviour not as a set of formulas to memorize but as a social science that helps explain why people, groups, and institutions behave as they do.

A Critical Approach to How Organizations Work

Many OB texts offer managerial prescriptions or claim to identify best practice. This one takes a different route. It draws on a range of social-science disciplines and asks readers to question assumptions, weigh competing explanations, and think critically about the evidence. The authors write for students who are new to social science as well as for specialists who need a grounding in OB for professional study.

Designed for Flexible, Independent Study

Chapters are self-contained, so readers can work through the book in the sequence that suits their course or interests. The authors provide a field map that links individual, group, management, and leadership factors to organizational effectiveness and quality of working life. A Springboard feature suggests advanced reading, and the tenth edition adds features such as Critical Thinking prompts, Cutting Edge research summaries, What Did They Find? activities, Employability Check sections, Audio Box and Video Box features, and Stop and Search suggestions.

Tenth-Edition Debates and New Material

The tenth edition brings contemporary workplace questions into the discussion. Topics include big data and human capital analytics, artificial intelligence and employment, multigenerational and ageing workforces, agile working and holacracy, neurodiversity and neuroplasticity, social networks and team creativity, cybervetting, dark personality traits, HEXACO personality, introverted leaders, self-determination theory, and the challenges of organizational change. Case studies and research discussions keep the material connected to real organizations and current debates.

Who This Edition Is For

This is a core text for business and management degree, diploma, and master’s programmes. It is also relevant to students in accounting, architecture, banking, computer science, medicine, engineering, nursing, surveying, teaching, and other professional fields who study organizational behaviour as part of their qualifications. Readers looking for a critical, questioning introduction rather than a simplified how-to guide will find the approach especially valuable.

Why Organizational Behaviour Matters

Organizations shape much of daily life—how we work, learn, consume, and relate to others. Understanding their structures, cultures, and dynamics gives readers a clearer view of the forces acting on them and on society. This edition invites that understanding through evidence, debate, and critical reflection.