Managing Informal Employee Organizations - Couverture souple

Shaw, Frank

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1481207520 ISBN 13 : 9781481207522

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

In today’s workplace, it is inevitable that employees will develop social relationships which have a tremendous impact on the culture of the company. These connections dictate how people actually work together and respond to management. Seasoned management professional Frank W. Shaw, JD, PhD offers business managers and owners new insights and techniques for effective management designed to increase efficiency by fostering a productive, positive work climate. Managing Informal Employee Organizations is a practical, step-by-step guide to activities that will reconcile employee-management interests and provide the foundation for consistent, informed leadership. By using the strategies presented in this book, empowered managers and business owners will be able to respond to counterproductive dramas in the workplace with confidence rather than stress. The author emphasizes the necessity of fully understanding the emotional factors at play and the untapped power of employee networks; offers instruction on listening to the real issues governing employee behaviors; demonstrates how to lead employees in developing relevant goals; and illustrates how to achieve a shared vision. The resulting open communication will support the highest levels of sustainable efficiency possible for the future. By referencing the historical foundations of effective management techniques, Managing Informal Employee Organizations offers a fresh and practical perspective on the dynamics of every modern office. With the clarity and insight born of experience in the highly competitive world of management, this results-driven resource provides the tools required to manage existing social structures and produce a loyal, creative, and highly motivated staff.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Frank W. Shaw, JD, PhD is a career manager. In addition to his extensive experience as a senior manager, he has worked in the capacities of director, site manager, and department head. His work as a hearings officer for employee grievances has contributed to a deeper understanding of how informal social networks in the workplace influence employee performance. He has successfully restored the effectiveness of numerous embattled management teams through consultation and working on site with managers and the employees they supervise to reconcile employee-management interests. In addition, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational behavior, ethics, and law at several prominent colleges and universities. Dr. Shaw holds doctorates from the University of Utah and Notre Dame University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1481207520
• ISBN 13: 9781481207522
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 222
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible