Description
Book Synopsis
Despite clear evidence of a serious decline in morale, the major competitors in the law firm management marketplace have virtually ignored the motivational facet of current managerial theory and practice. As evidenced by a review of the literature dealing with law firm management, including major books, handbooks, and professional seminar outlines, there has existed until now no treatment of current management theory and practice as it pertains to law firms. In addressing human resources topics as they apply to the modern law firm, this book fills a genuine void in an area which is of major importance to law firms challenged to remain profitable in an increasingly hostile environment.
Managing People in Today's Law Firm: The Human Resources Approach to Surviving Change provides a comprehensive treatment of critical aspects of modern management: motivation, communication, organizational culture, structure and strategy, power and politics, recruitment and trai
Table of Contents
The Current Status of Management in the Legal Profession Motivational Theories: A Practical Primer Human Resources Management Performance Appraisal and Productivity Innovative Compensation and Motivation Group Dynamics: Theory and Practice for Productivity Organizational Culture and Strategy Firm Structure and Strategy Firm Conflict, Power, and Politics Management and Communication Skills Applications How to Change a Law Firm Afterword Selected Bibliography Index
