This practical guide examines the basic elements of organisational strategies, structures and systems in local government, as well as the impact of change on an organisation as a whole. Organisational Behaviour in Local Government covers: * organisational culture * the importance of group processes * recruitment and selection * motivation and job design * performance appraisal and management * management development and the individual * the management of change This key text is from theManaging Local Government Series which is published in association with the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) at the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham.