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OverviewMany companies and organisations have embarked upon change programmes as part of a quest for a common vision, identity and set of values. These programmes are frequently frustrated by company politics based upon less obvioius power structures within the company or organisation. This book examines the nature of this conflict and proposes a methodology to demonstrate how long term change can be successfully implemented. Full Product DetailsAuthor: B. StonePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780333681541ISBN 10: 0333681541 Pages: 175 Publication Date: 31 October 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIs Company Politics Strangling your Business and You With It? - Can Personal Responsibility be a 'Detachable Burden'? - Why Play Politics and Why Acquiesce? - Taking Action in a Hostile Environment - Am I an Existentialist? - If Freedom of Choice is only 'An Illusion' Why Encourage Autonomy? - Confronting the Cycle of Group Dynamics and Company Politics - How Does Company Politics Start? - The Phenomenological Approach and Action - We Hypnotise Ourselves With Our Own Language - Confronting Politics: The Stress of Inaction; The Anxiety of Action - The Difference Between Self-actualising and Self-image Actualising - The Conflict is Within Not Without - So your Indecision is Final? - How Do I Do it?Reviews'For anyone and everyone who has ever complained about, been involved in or played company politics, this book is a must.' - Carole A. Legon, Human Resource Development Consultant, Department of the Environment 'This is a daring and uncomprising book, that goes beyond theory and soundbite checklists to reach into the well protected borders of the corporate comfort zone.' - Tim Cassewll, Managing Director, Creative Connection 'Confronting Company Politics provides a provocative and fascinating insight into a subject which is often swept under the carpet. It describes well the behaviours and attitudes which will need challenging if businesses are to improve their competitive advantage in the global market place.' - Helena Feltham, Personnel Executive, Marks and Spencer Plc 'For anyone and everyone who has ever complained about, been involved in or played company politics, this book is a must.' - Carole A. Legon, Human Resource Development Consultant, Department of the Environment 'This is a daring and uncomprising book, that goes beyond theory and soundbite checklists to reach into the well protected borders of the corporate comfort zone.' - Tim Cassewll, Managing Director, Creative Connection 'Confronting Company Politics provides a provocative and fascinating insight into a subject which is often swept under the carpet. It describes well the behaviours and attitudes which will need challenging if businesses are to improve their competitive advantage in the global market place.' - Helena Feltham, Personnel Executive, Marks and Spencer Plc 'For anyone and everyone who has ever complained about, been involved in or played company politics, this book is a must.' - Carole A. Legon, Human Resource Development Consultant, Department of the Environment 'This is a daring and uncomprising book, that goes beyond theory and soundbite checklists to reach into the well protected borders of the corporate comfort zone.' - Tim Cassewll, Managing Director, Creative Connection 'Confronting Company Politics provides a provocative and fascinating insight into a subject which is often swept under the carpet. It describes well the behaviours and attitudes which will need challenging if businesses are to improve their competitive advantage in the global market place.' - Helena Feltham, Personnel Executive, Marks and Spencer Plc 'For anyone and everyone who has ever complained about, been involved in or played company politics, this book is a must.' - Carole A. Legon, Human Resource Development Consultant, Department of the Environment 'This is a daring and uncomprising book, that goes beyond theory and soundbite checklists to reach into the well protected borders of the corporate comfort zone.' - Tim Cassewll, Managing Director, Creative Connection 'Confronting Company Politics provides a provocative and fascinating insight into a subject which is often swept under the carpet. It describes well the behaviours and attitudes which will need challenging if businesses are to improve their competitive advantage in the global market place.' - Helena Feltham, Personnel Executive, Marks and Spencer Plc Author InformationBEVERLEY STONE Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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