Pressing problems in modern organizations (that keep us up at night) : transforming agendas for research and practice

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Pressing problems in modern organizations (that keep us up at night) : transforming agendas for research and practice

Robert E. Quinn, Regina M. O'Neill, and Lynda St. Clair, editors

American Management Association, c2000

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This is a compendium of leading-edge research on pressing organizational problems - but presented in simple language, with a focus on workable, real-world solutions. Among the 11 important problems addressed are corrosive organizational politics, service two (or more) masters, overworked people, underemployed human resources, and analysis paralysis.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 People problems: corrosive political climates - the heavy toll of negative political behaviour in organizations
  • servicing two (or more) masters - the challenges and premise of multiple accountabilities
  • running on empty - overworked people in demanding work environments
  • underemployed human resources - revealing the secret dilemma of untapped potential
  • cultural misunderstanding -effective communication in globally divers organizations
  • chaotic role movement in large organizations - from planning to dynamic management. Part 2 Process problems: process problems - designing agile organizations - organizational learning at the boundaries
  • overemphasis on analysis - decision making dilemma in the age of speed
  • competitive external pressures - building top management teams to sustain competitive advantage
  • poor financial performance
  • the problems and promises of TQM. Conclusion: the perils of responsiveness in modern organizations - a framework for problem identification.

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  • NCID
    BA44826238
  • ISBN
    • 0814470521
  • LCCN
    99032844
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxix, 274 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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