HR Policy and Practice: Employee Development
Motivation and Leadership at Work (The McGraw-Hill series in management)
by Richard M. Steers, Lyman Porter, and Gregory Bigley
Intended to be of use for upper-level and graduate courses offered either in management or psychology departments, this work provides an analysis of major contemporary theories, research and applications in the area of motivation and work behaviour. As in previous editions, this volume introduces the core topics, reviews several prominent theories, discusses specific topics and concludes with a summary. Topics new to this edition include cross-cultural influences, "high involvement" management a...
Business Transfers, Family Firms and Entrepreneurship (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business)
‘Business transfer’ refers to the transfer of ownership and leadership from one or more outgoing owner-manager(s) to one or more incoming owner-manager(s). Apart from all the company's material assets, it presupposes that information, relationships, know-how and social capital are also transmitted from one to the other. While much of the research on entrepreneurship has focused on new business ventures, few studies have considered business transfers as an alternative way of embarking on entrep...
The Pfeiffer Annual
For more than four decades the "Pfeiffer Annuals" have presented thought-leading ideas and cutting-edge practices in training, consulting, and human resource management. A new title has been added to the impressive collection of Pfeiffer's yearly publications, "The 2007 Pfeiffer Annual: Leadership Development". This important book explores one of the most pressing issues facing organizations across the globe how to successfully identify and develop current and future leaders. This comprehensive...
Successful Empowerment in a Week (Successful business in a week)
by Steve Morris and Graham Willcocks
Successful Mentoring in a Week (Successful business in a week)
by Gareth Lewis and Stephen Carter
de La Universidad Al Puesto de Trabajo
by Gerardo Castillo Ceballos
Appraising and Exploring Organizations
The first comprehensive and up-to-date description of the functions and performance of organizational surveys from a wide range of European experts in the field.
The people management secrets that experts and top professionals use. Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of People ManagementIncludes how to:* Build a business-like relationships with your direct reports* Set clear targets and monitor them* Understand different personality types and how to manage them* Deliver criticism and compliments in the right way* Mentor your employees to produce fantastic results
The Complete Guide to Building and Growing a Talent Development Firm
by Stephen L. Cohen
Position your consultancy for longevity and growth. "How do I position a talent development business for lasting success?" is a question Stephen L. Cohen fields regularly. In his practice, he hears it posed countless times in countless ways by independent consultants, corporate executives, and training suppliers alike. Cohen fills The Complete Guide to Building and Growing a Talent Development Firm with answers. And it is why he has organized this guidebook by key milestones for establishing a...
The Manager's Pocket Guide to Virtual Teams (Managers Pocket Guide) (Manager's Pocket Guides)
by Richard Bellingham
This book is full of new ways to overcome the barriers created when people work in different locations: How to create a forum for idea-sharing, solve problems among people from multiple functions, keep everyone in the "virtual loop," prevent things from slipping through the cracks, keep members up-to-date on changes and decisions, and much more.
A Handbook of Structured Experiences for Human Relations Training, Volume 8
Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer is actively engaged in publishing insightful human resource development (HRD) materials. The organization has earned an international reputation as the leading source of practical resources that are immediatley useful to today's consultants, trainers, facilitators, and managers in a variety of industries. All materials are designed by practicing professionals who are continually experimenting with new techniques. Thus, readers and users benefit from the fresh and thoughtful...
Tom Hopkins, bestselling author of How to Master the Art of Selling, now brings his 27 years of experience in the field to the ."..for Dummies" series. His fun and easy guide focuses on getting the answer "yes," handling setbacks and rejection, giving presentations and demonstrations, building networks, and becoming a selling champion in all areas of life!
Introducing Human Resource Management (Modular Texts In Business & Economics)
by Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook
This student-friendly introduction to human resource management combines clear text with thought-provoking exercises to develop practical skills and to encourage students to think more deeply about the issues presented. The text is suitable for students on personnel and HRM courses including BA Business Studies; HND Business and Finance and the new core Personnel and Development module of the IPD syllabus. This book will also be an invaluable introduction for all those taking HRM modules of prof...