Originally published in 1989 this is a unique reference source to the social attitudes of British adolescents of the time. The authors, both experienced researchers, draw on a sample of over 2,000 adolescents from all over the British Isles, including Northern Ireland and the north of Scotland as well as the south of England and Wales. They provide one of the most comprehensive reviews of the 1980s, with the results summarized in tables supported by clear commentaries. The contents range widely over key issues of the time, covering attitudes to politics and government, crime and law...
Originally published in 1989 this is a unique reference source to the social attitudes of British adolescents of the time. The authors, both experienc...
Eine Entdeckungsreise durch Gehirn und Geist, Denken, Fuhlen und Handeln
Wie unterscheiden sich die Gehirne von Mannern und Frauen? Gibt es echtes altruistisches Verhalten? Ist unser Geist bei der Geburt ein noch unbeschriebenes Blatt? Und drucken Traume unsere unbewussten Wunsche aus?
Psychologie durchdringt heute unsere gesamte Gesellschaft. Kein Krimi, kein Dokumentarfilm, keine Talkshow, kein Arzt-Patienten-Gesprach kommt ohne die Einfuhrung eines psychologischen Blickwinkels aus. Die Psychologie versucht Verhaltensausserungen und Geistesblitze, Gefuhle...
Eine Entdeckungsreise durch Gehirn und Geist, Denken, Fuhlen und Handeln
Wie unterscheiden sich die Gehirne von Mannern und...
A surprisingly large number of people claim to have worked for a manager who was clearly incompetent. Some people even believe, that in certain sectors, the incompetent outnumber the competent.
A surprisingly large number of people claim to have worked for a manager who was clearly incompetent. Some people even believe, that in certain sector...
This work scrutinizes management issues such as the ability of employers to recruit the best people for their firms, the management techniques which motivate employees best and the importance of training to employee development.
This work scrutinizes management issues such as the ability of employers to recruit the best people for their firms, the management techniques which m...
Corporate Assessment, first published in 1993, looks at four types of company audit and provides a pragmatic, readable guide for managers. The authors show how assessment of a company in terms of its culture, climate, communications and customers can enhance management vision and lead to recommendations designed to improve employee satisfaction, motivation, loyalty and performance. Insight is provided into the kinds of measurement tools and assessment techniques that are available, and the authors offer recommendations for the use of these instruments, and how best to utilize the...
Corporate Assessment, first published in 1993, looks at four types of company audit and provides a pragmatic, readable guide for managers. The auth...
Bestselling author and psychologist, Adrian Furnham, takes a critical view of the jargon and fads in management contained in manifestos and mission statements and shows how these often obscure and mystify. He considers atmospherics, compulsory training, fundamentalist gurus, integrity tests, personality of organizations and uncertainty avoidance.
Bestselling author and psychologist, Adrian Furnham, takes a critical view of the jargon and fads in management contained in manifestos and mission st...
Many organizations approach the issue of employee engagement and motivation by tapping into age, gender and other stereotypes. Motivation and Performance challenges these notions, bringing together evidence that group differences are often exaggerated and that getting to the heart of what really motivates individuals is what's most important. This book is a practical guide to ensuring that organizations consider all motivators - job security as well as the need for personal growth - to improve employee satisfaction, boost organizational productivity and reduce staff...
Many organizations approach the issue of employee engagement and motivation by tapping into age, gender and other stereotypes. Motivation and...
It is often said that business is people. The bestselling author, Adrian Furnham, draws upon psychological reflections to present a critical and challenging account of perceived wisdom and management fads. In this book he scrutinises such subjects and themes as Anxiety Management, Authenticity, the Dark Side of Gift-Giving, Modern Management Styles, Performance Appraisal Systems and Work Life Balance
It is often said that business is people. The bestselling author, Adrian Furnham, draws upon psychological reflections to present a critical and chall...
This book takes a very critical look at management fads and fashions and shows that many do not stand up to scrutiny. It is believed for example that coaching is successful. What is the evidence for this? Selection procedures at interviews result in the right candidate being selected. Again what is the evidence? The author shows that many fads and fashions in management are short lived and based upon flimsy evidence, yet enjoy a period of support. His book will be an important tool for managers who want to understand the substance and rigour or lack of it associated with modern management...
This book takes a very critical look at management fads and fashions and shows that many do not stand up to scrutiny. It is believed for example that ...
