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Cambridge University Press Creating a Learning Culture
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Cambridge University Press Empirical Studies in Institutional Change
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Cambridge University Press Empirical Studies in Institutional Change
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Cambridge University Press Teams Markets and Systems
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Cambridge University Press Organizational Encounters with Risk
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Cambridge University Press The Quest for Responsibility
Book SynopsisThe modern world is dominated by complex organisations. In this book Mark Bovens analyses the questions associated with the search for responsibility within such organisations. The analysis is multidisciplinary, combining law, social science, ethics, and organisational design, and provides a number of suggestions for institutional reform.Trade Review"...The Quest for Responsibility is thought provoking and demands careful reading. It may well serve as a springboard for organization theorists to develop research propositions." Marcia P. Miceli, Administrative Science QuarterlyTable of ContentsPart I. The Quest for Responsibility: 1. Complex organisations and the quest for responsibility; 2. Complex organisations as corporate actors; 3. Two concepts of responsibility; Part II. Passive Responsibility: 4. Accountability: the problem of many hands; 5. Corporate accountability: the organisation as a person; 6. Hierarchical accountability: one for all; 7. Collective accountability: all for one; 8. Individual accountability: each for oneself; Part III. Active Responsibility: 9. Virtue: active responsibility in complex organisations; 10. Exit: resignation and refusal; 11. Voice: whistleblowing and leaking; 12. Loyalty: responsibility as a by-product.
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Cambridge University Press The American Workplace
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Cambridge University Press Interpersonal Networks in Organizations Cognition Personality Dynamics and Culture 30 Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences Series Number 30
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Cambridge University Press Power and Interdependence in Organizations Cambridge Companions to Management
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Cambridge University Press Organizational Control Cambridge Companions to Management
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Cambridge University Press Managing Knowledge Networks
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Cambridge University Press Organizational Encounters with Risk
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Cambridge University Press Interpersonal Networks in Organizations Cognition Personality Dynamics and Culture 30 Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences Series Number 30
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Cambridge University Press Changing Japanese Capitalism
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Cambridge University Press Power and Interdependence in Organizations Cambridge Companions to Management
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Cambridge University Press Organisation Interaction and Practice
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Cambridge University Press Organizational Decision Making
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Cambridge University Press Health Care Research and Organization Theory
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Working Life and Meaningful Waged Work
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Cambridge University Press When Governments Lobby Governments
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Cambridge University Press Networks in the Public Sector
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Cambridge University Press Contingent Collaboration
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Cambridge University Press A Connected World
Book SynopsisThis Element provides an innovative angle for understanding organizational social networks, engaging in empirical network research, and nurturing further theoretical development on the role of social interactions and connectedness in modern organizations.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Distinctiveness of social network research; 3. Theoretical developments; 4. Social network research methods; 5. Current debates; 6. Future research; 7. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Taming the Cycles of Finance
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Cambridge University Press Making Culture Change Happen
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Cambridge University Press WorkLife Balance
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Cambridge University Press Scapegoating
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Cambridge University Press Scapegoating
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Cambridge University Press Organization as Time
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Cambridge University Press Comparing Capitalisms for an Unknown Future
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Cambridge University Press Explaining Management Phenomena
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Cambridge University Press Explaining Management Phenomena
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Cambridge University Press Topics in Public Administration
Book SynopsisThis inductive examination of the topics in the public administration literature using computational social science and corpus linguistics (17 journals, N=12,760 articles, 1991?2019) reveals a new landscape of public administration topics, changes in topics over time and their distribution: ? Topic modelling of the stock of the whole corpus identifies 50 topics: the top ten topics included health care, federal government, performance management, environmental regulation, HRM and networks and accounted for just over a third of scholarship between 1991?2019. ? Focal topics identified in individual journals identified similarities with popular topics in the whole corpus ? networks, health care, HRM ? and less frequently examined topics including gender and diversity and partnerships. ? Analysis of topics over time shows a substantial flow in topics moving from a country and practice focus in the early stages of our study period to concepts such as governance, networks and citizens in the late stages (2015?2019).
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Cambridge University Press Scenario Thinking
Book SynopsisInfuses established scenario planning routines with an exploration of cognitive reasoning. De-couples scenario thinking from scenario planning, elevating it as the essential ingredient in managerial foresight projects. New archival research discovers early contributions in the UK around the development and use of scenario thinking in public policy.
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Cambridge University Press Dramas of Dignity
Book SynopsisLooking beyond the shiny surface of Potsdamer Platz, a designer micro-city within Berlin''s city center, this book goes behind-the-scenes with the cleaners who pick up cigarette butts from sidewalks, scrape chewing gum from marble floors, wipe coffee stains from office desks and scrub public toilets, long before white-collar workers, consumers and tourists enter the complex. It follows Costas''s journey to a large yet hidden, four-level deep corporate underworld below Potsdamer Platz. There, Costas discovers how cleaners'' attitudes to work are much less straightforward than the public perceptions of cleaning as degrading work would suggest. Cleaners turn to their work for dignity yet find it elusive. The book explores how these cleaners'' dramas of dignity unfold in interactions with co-workers, management, clients and the public. The book will appeal to students and academics in the fields of organisational theory, organisational behavior, organisation studies, sociology, social anthTrade Review'This book prompts the reader to think of dirt afresh and to enter the world of those who, invisibly, keep our urban spaces clean: the armies of cleaners engaged in an endless battle with filth in shopping malls, office blacks and department stores. Dirt is not an ordinary adversary to these low-paid but not low-skill workers. It can be the source of stigma but also a badge of honour, a Tantalus-like goal out of reach but also a guarantor of a workplace autonomy. Far from draining meaning from their lives, dirt becomes a fountain of meaning. With this book, Costas joins the distinguished company of urban ethnographers whose work liberates their subjects from stifling assumptions and meaningless banalities and lets their stories be heard as they deserve.' Yiannis Gabriel, Visiting Professor at Lund University, Emeritus Professor at University of Bath'Jana Costas' book is a much needed and excellent account of everyday working lives in the continuous re-making of the city of Berlin. Costas writes with nuance and attention to detail about cleaning as a process involving much more than simply cleaning – perceptions of work, dirt, and dignity.' Christina Garsten, Professor of Social Anthropology, Stockholm University'Dramas of Dignity is an eminently readable ethnography of the distinctly down and dirty occupational and organizational world of cleaners in prominent mega-complex located in the heart of Berlin. Theirs is ostensibly unskilled service work of the unrecognized, unrewarded and often distained sort, and yet the practitioners of the trade manage to squeeze a surprising degree of self-esteem and worth from their labours. Working as an apprentice alongside a mostly migrant cast of night-time cleaners - some of whom are rendered in close, personal and indeed memorable terms - Jana Costas describes the idiosyncratic, largely independent and unsupervised ways they go about their work and manage to meet the demanding, sometimes harsh, expectations of the typically unseen clients of the cleaning organization. This is lucid, disciplined and highly respectful treatment of the hidden but essential work of cleaners.' John Van Maanen, Author of Tales of the FieldTable of Contents1. The corporate micro-city Potsdamer Platz: Cleaners' presence from below; 2. Characters from the corporate underworld: Alex, Ali, Luisa, and Marcel; 3. From feces to flowers: The sweat, shame, disgust, pride and fun of working with dirt; 4. Separate in the same boat: Others and allies among cleaners; 5. When worlds collide: Cleaners at work in the upperworld; 6. 'Back to the dark side': Cleaners' tactics against surveillance; 7. Leaving the minus area behind; Postscript; Bibliography; Appendix; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Designing Adaptive Organizations
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Cambridge University Press Global Climate Governance
Book SynopsisClimate change is one of the most daunting global policy challenges facing the international community in the 21st century. This Element takes stock of the current state of the global climate change regime, illuminating scope for policymaking and mobilizing collective action through networked governance at all scales, from the sub-national to the highest global level of political assembly. It provides an unusually comprehensive snapshot of policymaking within the regime created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), bolstered by the 2015 Paris Agreement, as well as novel insight into how other formal and informal intergovernmental organizations relate to this regime, including a sophisticated EU policymaking and delivery apparatus, already dedicated to tackling climate change at the regional level. It further locates a highly diverse and numerous non-state actor constituency, from market actors to NGOs to city governors, all of whom have a crucial role tTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is Global Climate Change Governance?; 3. The Global Public Goods Dimensions of Climate Change Governance; 4. Overview: Historical Development of the Climate Change Regime; 5. Mapping of Actors Involved in Global Climate Change Governance; 6. Global Architecture of the Climate Change Regime; 7. Conclusion.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rookie Smarts Why Learning Beats Knowing in the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Given the author's experience it's no shock that she offers an exceptional guide to staying vital in the changing marketplace... For readers who are struggling to catch up with changing business needs, this book is a must read." -- Publishers Weekly "Wiseman masterfully shows why novices can outdo veterans, expertise blinds us to fresh ideas, and the brilliance of newbies remains untapped. With sage insights and fascinating examples, Rookie Smarts is a must-read." -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Give and Take Rookie Smarts gives you a practical roadmap to rediscovering the open, curious, creative mind inside you. If you want to be a learning machine, improving and growing every year, this is the book for you. -- Laszlo Bock, SVP of People Operations, Google, Inc. and author of Work Rules! Agility, resilience, grit, and a growth mindset--these are the skills effective leaders need in a changing world. In Rookie Smarts, Wiseman shows leaders at every age and at every stage of their careers how to master these skills -- Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor of Business, University of Michigan & Partner, the RBL Group Wiseman's brilliant and unusually imaginative gem shows you how to keep learning and questioning even your most prized beliefs, how to avoid becoming a boring clone condemned to marching in lock-step with your equally dull colleagues, and how to build vibrant workplaces -- Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence "...both a rich and rewarding read and a practical guide for individual leaders and for those responsible for developing talent in their organization." -- Developing Leaders
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gen Z Work
Book SynopsisA generations expert and author of When Generations Collide and The M-Factor teams up with his seventeen-year-old son to introduce the next influential demographic group to join the workforce—Generation Z—in this essential study, the first on the subject.They were born between between 1995 and 2012.Trade ReviewFascinating insight into the collective conscious of Gen Z. This generation will rewrite the rules of the workplace and transform the future of business. -- Blake Mycoskie, Chief Shoe Giver at TOMS and bestselling author of Start Something That Matters Move over Millennials, Gen Z is here. David and Jonah give a fun and informative introduction. This is a must-read for anyone looking to recruit, manage, and retain the best and brightest new workers. -- Andrew Yang, CEO and founder of Venture for America, author of Smart People Should Build Things David and Jonah understand the strength of the future. CEOs would be wise to pay attention to the opportunities presented by harnessing Gen Z's power. Gen Z is agile, engaged, and empowered. Gen Z @ Work is a timely, fascinating read. -- Richard Davis, chairman and former CEO of U.S. Bancorp
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Optimal Outcomes Free Yourself from Conflict at
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but it isn’t an inevitable source of misery. This hands-on book is full of reflection exercises to help you spot the hidden patterns in your regular clashes and learn how to defuse them.” — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife “Every once in a while, you'll encounter a book and wish everyone you know would read it. This is one of those rare books. It will help you reset the way you think about conflict and help you become more productive, mindful and kind along the way.” — Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing “I’ve watched Jennifer work her magic with global leaders. Now she has captured that wisdom in this book. If you read one business book this year, make it Optimal Outcomes.” — Jeffrey C. Walker, Chairman of New Profit, former Vice Chairman of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and coauthor of The Generosity Network “Not every conflict can be solved by negotiation. With engaging real-world examples and a proven method, Optimal Outcomes will transform how individuals and organizations approach conflicts of all kinds.” — Doug Stone and Sheila Heen, coauthors of the New York Times bestseller Difficult Conversations “Optimal Outcomes is a cool drink of water in a world over-heated by conflict. With clarity and heart-filled insight gained from decades of caring practice, Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler leads us down the path to conflict freedom, liberating us from the painful belief that conflicts are intractable.” — Jerry Colonna, author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and CEO, Reboot.io "A brilliantly written guide for the 21st century leader. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler will change how you think about conflict and complexity, and more importantly, how you lead through it.” — Sharon Fay, Co-Head of Equities, AllianceBernstein “Brimming with science-backed good advice, Optimal Outcomes will free you from the hidden patterns and shadow values that make conflict so difficult to resolve. A liberating approach that can change your life.” — Daniel L. Shapiro, Ph.D., Director, Harvard International Negotiation Program and author of Negotiating the Nonnegotiable “An important, unique approach to dealing with conflict, even when one side may not be amenable. Highly recommended for anyone interested in applying a user-friendly methodology in their personal and professional interactions.” — Joshua Sinai, Ph.D., counterterrorism expert, Book Reviews Editor, Perspectives on Terrorism and columnist, The Washington Times “Optimal Outcomes provides a simple but powerful method for dealing with breakdowns that seem unresolvable.” — Erica Ariel Fox, President, Mobius Executive Leadership and author of the New York Times bestseller Winning from Within “Framed with…a kind but no-nonsense tone, this succinct and focused guide is a boon to anyone looking to turn arguments into negotiations and negotiations into agreement.” — Publishers Weekly
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Organizational Behavior Real Solutions to Real
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Pearson Education (US) Organizational Theory Design and Change
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Contents Part 1: The Organization and Its Environment Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics Organizing in a Changing Global Environment Part 2: Organizational Design Basic Challenges of Organizational Design Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology Part 3: Organizational Change Types and Forms of Organizational Change Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics
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MIT Press Ltd Redesigning Work
Book SynopsisHow do we make the most of the greatest global shift in the world of work for a century and radically redesign the way we work—forever?Professor Lynda Gratton is the global thought-leader on the future of work. Drawing on thirty years of research into the technological, demographic, cultural, and societal trends that are shaping work and building on what we learned through our experiences of the pandemic, Gratton presents her innovative four-step framework for redesigning work that will help you: Understand your people and what drives performance Reimagine creative new ways to work Model and test these approaches within your organization Act and create to ensure your redesign has lasting benefits Gratton presents real-world case studies that show companies grappling with work challenges. These include the global bank HSBC, which built a multidisciplinary team to understand the employee experie
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Cengage Learning, Inc Organizational Behavior
Book SynopsisLearn how to think and act like a successful manager with the powerful insights, latest concepts and reader-friendly approach found in Griffin/Phillips' ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, 14E. This edition equips you with the skills and practical understanding to meet today's management challenges. You examine the fundamentals of employee behavior with balanced coverage of classic management ideas and the most recent organizational behavior developments and contemporary trends. Updated learning features and examples from well-known organizations complement numerous cases and current content that focuses on pressing issues and practical solutions. You also identify personal strengths and explore areas where you need further development with self-assessment activities and end-of-chapter activities designed to improve your skills. MindTap digital resources are also available to further your personal success as you learn to effectively lead others.Table of ContentsPart I: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. 1. An overview of organizational behavior. 2. The changing environment of organizations. Part II: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AND PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 3. Individual characteristics. 4. Individual values, perceptions, and reactions. 5. Motivating behavior. 6. Motivating behavior with work and rewards. Part III: SOCIAL AND GROUP PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 7. Groups and teams. 8. Decision making and problem solving. 9. Communication. 10. Conflict and negotiation. Part IV: LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS. 11. Traditional leadership approaches. 12. Modern leadership approaches. 13. Power, influence, and politics. Part V: ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES AND CHARACTERISTICS. 14. Organization structure and design. 15. Organization culture. 16. Change management.
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Hidden Differences
Book SynopsisAn analysis and explanation of the unstated rules of Japanese-American business relations. By drawing Western readers into the world in which they must function, the Halls simplify the process of adapting Western ways to a new environment.
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Strategies and
Book SynopsisSenge's best-selling The Fifth Discipline led Business Week to dub him the 'new guru' of the corporate world; here he offers executives a step-by-step guide to building 'learning organizations' of their own.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Our Iceberg Is Melting
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Penguin Putnam Inc Thats Not How We Do It Here A Story about How
Book Synopsis What’s the worst thing you can hear when you have a good idea at work?“That’s not how we do it here!” In their iconic bestseller Our Iceberg Is Melting, John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber used a simple fable about penguins to explain the process of leading people through major changes. Now, ten years later, they’re back with another must-read story that will help any team or organization cope with their biggest challenges and turn them into exciting opportunities. Once upon a time a clan of meerkats lived in the Kalahari, a region in southern Africa. After years of steady growth, a drought has sharply reduced the clan’s resources, and deadly vulture attacks have increased. As things keep getting worse, the harmony of the clan is shattered. The executive team quarrels about possible solutions, and suggestions from frontline workers face a soul-crushing response: “That’s not
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