Since it was first published in 1991, Active Training has become a classic book in the field of training and development and a standard text on graduate-level HRD programs. The book turned instructional design on its head by shifting the emphasis away from the instructor and on …
This book provides a comprehensive economic analysis of the internal working of organizations. Its attention to the role of information costs in influencing the breadth of discretion that members of an organization have, and the nature and effectiveness of the constraints that c…
"In this timely, provocative book, Jeffrey Pfeffer contends that many modern management commonalities such as long hours, work-family conflict, and economic insecurity are toxic to employees--hurting engagement, increasing turnover, and destroying people's physical and emotional…
This controversial book presents a powerful argument for the repeal of anti-discrimination laws within the workplace. These laws--frequently justified as a means to protect individuals from race, sex, age, and disability discrimination--have been widely accepted by liberals and …
This controversial book presents a powerful argument for the repeal of anti-discrimination laws within the workplace. These laws--frequently justified as a means to protect individuals from race, sex, age, and disability discrimination--have been widely accepted by liberals and …
"From 'soldiering' and sabotage, pilferage and absenteeism to humour and the emergent politics of sexuality in the workplace: the many different forms of subversive behaviour are explored here in the context of the new light they shed on management and organizational processes."…
"From 'soldiering' and sabotage, pilferage and absenteeism to humour and the emergent politics of sexuality in the workplace: the many different forms of subversive behaviour are explored here in the context of the new light they shed on management and organizational processes."…
"From 'soldiering' and sabotage, pilferage and absenteeism to humour and the emergent politics of sexuality in the workplace: the many different forms of subversive behaviour are explored here in the context of the new light they shed on management and organizational processes."…
The term stakeholders defines a group much broader than a corporation's shareholders. It includes employees, customers, suppliers, and governments, and extends to anyone who benefits from the company. There is considerable debate, given that large multifunctional corporations ar…
The term stakeholders defines a group much broader than a corporation's shareholders. It includes employees, customers, suppliers, and governments, and extends to anyone who benefits from the company. There is considerable debate, given that large multifunctional corporations ar…
An anthology designed to address the role and purpose of the corporation in society through the provision of seminal articles on the concept of stakeholders and their recognition, and the integration of stakeholder interests into decision making.
Economists have had little success in explaining the rarity of worker-controlled firms. This book provides case studies of such firms and surveys the available evidence on their design and behavior. It outlines a policy proposal to encourage employee buyouts of conventional firm…
