The undreaded job : learning to thrive in a less-than-perfect workplace /

The undreaded job : learning to thrive in a less-than-perfect workplace /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brislin, Richard W., 1945-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, [2010]
Series:International contributions in psychology.
Subjects:
Quality of work life.
Work > Psychological aspects.
Work environment.
Employees > Attitudes.
Organizational behavior.
Interpersonal relations.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : finding happiness in the workplace
  • Leadership
  • People's cognitions
  • Groups in the workplace
  • Challenges to effective communication with others
  • Ways of increasing effective communication
  • Understanding power in the workplace
  • Social skills
  • Attitudes in the workplace
  • Decision making
  • Worker motivation
  • Dealing with prejudice and embracing diversity
  • Personal and organizational change
  • Some final considerations.