Mathew Manimala

The phenomenon of enterprise growth is more a function of the nature of the entrepreneurial person and the policies and strategies adopted by a venture rather than the economic and environmental factors such as profitability or industry growth. This book focuses on the role of founder characteristics and venture policies in promoting enterprise-growth, with special focus on High Growth Enterprises. The research reported in this book is triggered by the that almost 95% of business start-ups either get closed down or stagnate, with only about 5% taking to a growth path, even though many more of them are profitable. The study presented in the book investigates the relationships between enterprise growth and venture policies as well as entrepreneurial characteristics such as the traits, motives and background of entrepreneurs. It also identifies the general entrepreneurial characteristics and points to the need for reviewing/redefining some of the concepts traditionally associated with entrepreneurship, such as achievement motive, power motive, desire for independence, risk-taking ability, support and encouragement, etc.

Kalliath&#39s Organisational Behaviour, 2e continues to combine the strength of organisational behaviour&#39s practical application approach with organisational psychology&#39s basis in research scholarship. This text is written by a truly authentic global and regional author team, and reflects on their varied cultural and theoretical backgrounds and extensive teaching and research experience across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and India. Organisational Behaviour, 2e has a number of pedagogical enhancements that help students to conceptualise practical applications through real-world examples, features and hypothetical case studies. The enhancements include Streamlined Learning Objectives, New Feature boxes titled &#39Reflective Practitioner' in each chapter and Focus Questions with model answers in the Instructor&#39s Manual. This new edition, also features a new chapter focusing on research methods in organisational behaviour and half chapter inclusions for Job Design and Occupational Health.