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This is a novel based on true stories about bosses. Written by an ex-IBM business executive, the book is an insider's expos� of the world of work and the impact leaders have on people's spirits. The novel tells the story of Lauren Johnson, a talented but naive professional struggling under an insensitive boss who undermines her at every turn. Forced into a final decision, Lauren must fight back or have her spirit crushed.
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This story begins in the year 2000 in April, just after Marko Muguni (the dealer) turns 20 years old and he has just undergone a LCCI London Chambers of Commerce diploma in Marketing; Public Relations and Advertising having just passed his A Levels by the skin of his teeth because of his over-indulging in beers and nightclubbing. Marko is a very fit guy an all round sportsman and he has been training in martial arts from the age of 14 in the style of Aikido the same style practiced by Steven Seagull. He is now on a brown belt and he is about to attain his black belt. He is also currently working as a part-time relief Bus-Conductor for his fathers Inter-Southern African Cities bus company whi...
The 7th edition of Management is once again a resource at the leading edge of thinking and research. By blending theory with stimulating, pertinent case studies and innovative practices, Robbins encourages students to get excited about the possibilities of a career in management. Developing the managerial skills essential for success in business—by understanding and applying management theories--is made easy with fresh new case studies and a completely revised suite of teaching and learning resources available with this text.
The premise for the book is Karens personal observation of the state of gender inequality which still exists between men and women in Singapore, a country which has achieved the status of a first-world economy. Karen further explores the dire state of gender inequality in Singapore in her book. From her first job with a large electronics conglomerate, Karen witnessed the apparent inequality between men and women in the workplace. From her observation, it seems extremely difficult to break the gender impediment between men and women in the workplace and even at home. Karen notices that most female senior managers have to content with working in more auxiliary departments such as administratio...
Develop the personal, interpersonal and group skills vital to achieving outstanding success in today’s workplace with Developing Management Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders. Carlopio’s hallmark five-step learning approach-–self-assessment, learning, analysis, practice and application--and its modular structure help you tailor your study to the areas you need to focus on. This practical, hands-on style resources incorporates in-text exercises and role-playing assignments and is further supported by a Companion Website that includes self-assessment exercises and additional online chapters on communication skills. Developing Management Skills 5th Edition is suitable for undergrad...
In a tough or toxic work environment, are you brave enough to challenge your own thinking and shift your own perspective to make relationships work? Bad Boss is for anyone who is in — or who is keen to avoid — a negative workplace environment characterised by ineffective leadership. Believe it or not, bad bosses are not bad people, and there are concrete steps you can take to improve your situation. Inside, author Michelle Gibbings shares wisdom drawn from decades in corporate leadership. It takes teamwork at every level to create an environment where everyone can flourish. If you dare to examine your own role in your current situation and take action today, you stand to gain better relationships and greater career satisfaction. Challenge the standard leadership practices and transform a tough situation to the benefit of all. Learn how to: determine where the problem really lies identify your role in the bad boss situation strategise your best option forward take action using concrete tools reflect and monitor progress for long-term gain. Bad Boss will take the edge off your stressful work environment and provide you with key actionable steps to turn things around.
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Unless you are CEO then you, along with everyone else in an organisation, , will have a boss. But as we all know, bosses can be from hell! Assuming things are not that bad, realistically your job is not to do as you are told and keep your head down. It is to work towards a situation where the relationship and way of working between the two of you benefits both; and to do so actively. This book is designed to help you make that happen. It will enable you to create a relationship with your boss as something that can potentially help you do a good job and to meet specific job objectives. Moreover, you do not succeed just by working for a boss; you must also work with your boss. The book provides advice and tips on collaborating and working in parallel with your boss.