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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

People go to work and come home again, sometimes managing others, and sometimes managing themselves. However, 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 fascinating 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 how human relationships shape organizational success. It sheds light on the unconscious factors that influence workplace interactions and provides valuable tools for developing effective management strategies. By understanding the psychodynamic dynamics at play, organizations can create a culture that fosters collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being, leading to overall organizational success.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367027162