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
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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