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Gautier, Chantal.
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158.7 23
Publication Date
2015
Summary
"Work engagement is an intriguing dimension of workplace psychology. According to a study done by Gallup, 87% of employees identify as either not engaged or actively disengaged, and actively disengaged employees currently outnumber engaged employees 2-to-1. To make sense of people's behavior in complex organizations, instead of offering a dry presentation of organizational psychology theories, Chantal Gautier analyzes transcripts from interviews with people at different levels in various types of organizations and sheds light into real organizational work practices. Personal narratives, exercises and reflective practices make the material relatable to everybody's experience. The Psychology of Work explores the role of integrity, recognition, commitment, leadership, communication, and autonomy in employee engagement and happiness. It raises awareness of current working practices and stresses the need for change. Offering very practical advice, Gautier emphasizes the importance of putting the "humane" back into organizational life."-- "The Psychology of Work integrates psychological theory with personal narrative from global industry leaders, as well as those entering the workforce, to offer tangible insights into the real world of work. It is ideal for students, professionals and anyone with an interest in how successful organizations operate. It charts the development of the field of organizational psychology and provides the key theoretical frameworks. Crucially, it explores how these can be utilised to enhance organizational culture, and why this is so relevant and important in the modern workplace. Through the inclusion of interviews with students, The Psychology of Work reveals what the future workforce expect of the organizations that they are going in to and encourages students reading the book to reflect on what kind of leaders they would like to be. The book is also a valuable resource to support professionals and practitioners, highlighting current working practices and the need for change, offering practical guidance on how to bring the 'humane' back into organizational life"--
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Stamm, Susan.
Call Number
658.314 23
Publication Date
2012
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Mathe, Hervé.
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658.314 23
Publication Date
2012
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Motivation, that is positively weaved into the organizational culture, plays an instrumental role in the success of a company as well as in talent retention. This book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and practical understanding of motivation by exploring the theories of motivation. It also focuses on innovative practices of leading organizations that are known for positive management relations with their employees. It also presents Motivation Spectrum - a dynamic tool, designed by the authors, that can be leveraged by organizations and managers to motivate people positively and to foster a relationship of value among employees and employers.
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Miller, Peter, 1955-, author.
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658.4092 MIL
Publication Date
2011
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Leadership research demonstrates that there are serious shortcomings in the quality and competence of leaders in our organizations. The recent global financial crisis has also reminded us that, if our society and economies are to move forward sustainably, we must have the right kind of leaders and the right kind of leadership throughout our organizations. The Leader in You: Developing Your Leadership Potential has been framed to be useful to all individuals who are currently in leadership roles, from chief executives to frontline managers, and for those who wish to step up to a leadership role. Organizations can also utilize this book to assist their leaders to increase their leadership potential or to complement leadership development programs.
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Walters, Jack H.
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658.314 22
Publication Date
2010
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There is a myth in American and other first-world business cultures that being tough and unreasonable are keys to extracting high productivity from employees, but profound economic, demographic, and cultural change are creating a workplace where that myth can no longer be believed. People who are hard to work for will face increasing difficulty in finding top-quality employees, especially highly educated ones. If your organization has this problem, it could seriously hamper the accomplishment of strategic objectives. This book explains how to use positive management (PM) as an organization-wide strategy to motivate employees, increase productivity, and accomplish organizational goals by creating upbeat and dignified relationships in the workplace. It covers the use of PM in a variety of situations, including difficult and negative ones, to achieve higher employee commitment and motivation, to lower communication inefficiencies, and to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
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Axelrod, Richard H., 1943-
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658.406 22
Publication Date
2010
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Building engagement is crucial for every organization. But the traditional top-down coercive change management paradigm--in which leaders "light a fire" under employees--actually discourages engagement. Richard Axelrod offers a better way. After debunking six common change management myths, he offers a proven, practical strategy for getting everyone--not just select committees or working groups--enthusiastically committed to organizational transformation. This revised edition features new interviews--everyone from the vice president of global citizenship at Cirque du Soleil to a Best Buy clerk.
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Thomas, Kenneth Wayne, 1943-
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658.314 22
Publication Date
2009
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This breakthrough book provides a comprehensive discussion of intrinsic motivation in the workplace--the psychological rewards workers get directly from the work itself.
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Parker, Glenn M., 1938-
Call Number
658.402 22
Publication Date
2009
Summary
In Volume IV of the Parker Team Series, Creating a Positive Team Climate: 20 Practical Ideas author Glenn Parker shows how to evaluate an rehabilitate your team for outstanding results. This easy to read manual is chock full of practical advice, not theory; use it from the moment you open it up!
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Janove, Jathan, 1958-
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658.3 22
Publication Date
2008
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Purcell, John.
Call Number
664.907
Publication Date
2008
Summary
Do human resource management practices actually work? This significant new study uses a new theoretical model, based on empirical research, to examine the links between HR practices and organizational performance.
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Chevalier, Roger, 1946-
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658.314 22
Publication Date
2007
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Topchik, Gary S.
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658.4022 22
Publication Date
2007
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"Designed for immediate use by both you and your team members, the book covers team-building essentials, including decision making, goals and standards, honest communication, clear roles and responsibilities, and celebrating success. In addition, management expert Gary S. Topchik offers helpful activities and assessments and explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing team, providing you with indispensable, down-to-earth advice."--Jacket.
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