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Since the original publication of this important and controversial book, it has stirred up business thinkers everywhere. Danger in the Comfort Zone examines the phenomenon of the ''entitlement'' mentality in the American workforce -- people's...

Why is it so hard to work well with some people? Learn the key strengths and weakness of four different people styles and how better to understand and relate to them--both on the job and off.

Sometimes a manager's job can seem overwhelming. It's no wonder they have so many questions. The Manager's Question and Answer Book answers over 100 of these common -- and important -- management questions. Tackling issues like conflict management,...

Safe Spaces: Creating Psychosocially Safe Environments by Lisa McAdams is an essential guide for organisations seeking to transform their workplace culture into one that prioritises psychological safety, resilience, and employee well-being. This book...

For the first time in American history, four generations inhabit the workplace creating a new diversity that is transforming the real estate industry. Historically, workplace diversity revolved around women, minorities, and lifestyle choices, but now a...

Is your team struggling and working at cross purposes?Cross-functional teams can deliver results that teams in 'business as usual" mode cannot. Even so, many disappoint because they fail to manage the unique complexities of cross-functional teams...

Take a fresh look at this five-phase, dual-purpose coaching model, become the leader you always wanted to be, and your team needs you to be. This business novel will transform the way you see and lead your team.

Quality of work life, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction are interrelated aspects that profoundly influence an individual's overall well-being. The quality of work life pertains to the overall conditions, environment, and experiences a person...

Understanding Work/Life BalanceIn today's fast-paced and demanding world, achieving a healthy work/life balance has become increasingly important. In this subchapter, we will delve into the significance of maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between our...

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, employees often find themselves dealing with an overwhelming amount of stress. This stress not only affects their productivity and efficiency but also has a detrimental impact on their overall...

Inner peace is a state of experiencing balance between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is essential for experiencing stability, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives.There are many ways to define inner peace. Some people see it as a state of...

"One Hundred Questions and Answers About Americans" is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence. This guide to understanding Americans and American culture has sections on social behavior,...

Are you working in a great organisational culture? Is your culture program achieving the results you were hoping for?Are you working with an inspired, highly motivated team who are all pulling in the same direction?If not, you might be guilty of cultural...

The Millennial Factor: 10-Steps To Managing Millennials To SuccessAlthough there are several books on Millennials, there are few, if any, that  define exact steps for business success. The Millennial Factor is for millennials and business leaders to...

After resigning his post at the Tampa Tribune, Tim Fasano decided to stop worrying about the rest of his life and focus on having adventures.An amateur photographer and philosophy major, Fasano began driving a cab. At first the job was easy and fun...

What is a thriving workplace?Different people give different answers:Business leaders say it enhances productivity and communication.Marketing experts say it reflects the organisation's values and brand.Health professionals say it's healthy and ergonomic...

Stop losing your most valued employees. The stay interview is the key to retaining your all-star team.

Private, public, and voluntary organisations all provide services we either like to consume or require to lead a fulfilling and healthy life. As such, well-functioning service organisations are central to a productive and positive society.A central...

"We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere (metron) which God has appointed us..." 2 Corinthians 10:13Metron - a measure of responsibility delegated by God to you in the midst of creation, culture, and...

There really isn't much material available dealing with bus and motorcoach safety. Most of it is about compliance with regulations, which doesn't deal with the day-to-day challenges of operating a fleet. Or it is material borrowed from the occupational...

സൗന്ദര്യത്തിന്റെ നിർവചനം: സംസ്‌കാരങ്ങൾക്കും യുഗങ്ങൾക്കും അപ്പുറംസൗന്ദര്യം എന്നത് ഒരു ആത്മനിഷ്ഠമായ അനുഭവമാണ്, എന്നാൽ അതിന്റെ നിർവചനം എക്കാലവും സംസ്‌കാരങ്ങളും യുഗങ്ങളും തമ്മിൽ വ്യത്യാസപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു. ഈ ലേഖനം പുരാതന ആദർശങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് ആധുനിക...

Frustration, excitement, anger, happiness, anxiety, pleasure, grief - there arevarious ways how people may respond to living, studying, or working abroad,and everything that is related to it. While some sojourners have virtually noproblems to blend in...

Multinational companies are influenced by national culture. Members of a multinational corporation are influenced by national culture. National culture itself is influenced by many variables such as eco­nomy and politics that, again, influence...

Although hidden or non-obvious disabilities can't be seen, they make up the majority of the disabilities encountered in the workplace. Unaddressed hidden disabilities can have profound impacts on the work environment and on productivity. What are these...

When we think 'world-class,' we immediately go to global corporations and brands with loyal followers and turnovers bigger than some small countries!   To be world-class really means to be in the top 10% of companies in your field. And...

Quality function deployment (QFD) is an effective tool to help organizations to become more competitive by designing their products and services to satisfy customers’ requirements. This book is precise and direct and focuses on the key issues in...

With the advent of Web 2.0, we are seeing dramatic changes in the way people interact with each other via the Internet. Blogs, Wikis, online communities, social networks, and distributed teams are just some of the ways these technologies are shaping our...

This is a reprint of 978-0-901357-47-2Ergonomics in action: a practical guide for the workplace is a no-nonsense introduction to the principles of workplace ergonomics. The book is very user-friendly and written in a clear, jargon-free style, and gives...

On average, a company will lose 25% of its revenue from an organizational disaster – and that’s the good news. The average cost to have prevented it? Less than one-tenth of 1%. But that’s not the worst of it; in virtually every case,...

Building a Culture of Distinction is an organizational change management program. This workbook is designed for employees who participate in the program. This Participant Workbook provides information, activities, tools and techniques to define and...

If you want to be more productive in your professional and personal life, or wish you could motivate your colleagues to use their talents instead of waste them, then Fowl Wisdom is your instruction booklet to a better organization-and a better life...

Today's growingly precarious workplace presents unprecedented challenges that perplex even veteran employees. With the workforce going global, the workplace virtual, the payrolls leaner, and the organizational hierarchies flatter, stressed-out and...

Storytelling is part of social action and interaction that actually shapes the future of organizations. Organization and management studies have overwhelmingly focused to date on rational narrative structures with beginnings, middles, and ends, where...

People's work orientations and attitudes to paid work are highly important for the welfare of any country. Still, little is currently known about how such attitudes are distributed among different countries, men and women, classes, occupations, age...

Gossip is a complex and ubiquitous phenomenon, widely found and variously practiced. Gossip and Organizations provides the reader with an analysis of gossip and informal knowledge across different national, organizational and cultural contexts, drawing...

Transforming Culture offers a discussion and exploration of American work culture that can serve as a guide for organizational-culture change through the description and explanation of a model for change used at General Motors. The book describes this...

Each person has a deep need for a sense of belonging. When an organization doesn't have an inclusive workplace, there are employees who feel as though they don't belong. This leads to a lack of connection among team members, poor communication, and...

As a former training partner of multi-Olympic gold medal champion Mo Farah, Adam Strong knows what it takes to transform ‘good’ athletes into world-class top 1% winners.Adam Strong works with a variety of organisations from up-and-coming SMEs...

The book reframes the discussion from a race-and-gender-based "business case for diversity" to explore the conditions which render Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies beneficial or divisive. Based on biological, sociological evolutionary...

Higher Living Leaders live authentically and passionately through embracing their personal value and power to positively transform cultures. The way of Higher Living Leadership is rich in value for leaders of all spheres of influence. Dr. Melodye Hilton...

Hey, manager: please shut up already! Too many new managers, often promoted from the best of the front-line workers, lack the basic ability to interact effectively-speaking when they should be listening, and listening... well, not much. And when it comes...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...