The Competent Organization: A Psychological Analysis of the Strategic Management Process (Managing Work and Organizations)

The authors seek to demonstrate how the development and application of psychological theory and research can contribute to the strategic management process. They overview the psychology of strategic management, consider limitations of work conducted in the field so far, and identify directions for future research. Organizational learning, knowledge management, and managerial competencies are some of the areas discussed. Hodgkinson is associate dean for research and professor of organizational behavior and strategic management at Leed University Business School. Sparrow is professor of international human resource management at the University of Manchester. The book is distributed by Taylor and Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)