Human Resources

Human Resources

 
Absolute Honesty Johnson, Larry | Phillips, Bob AMACOM , 2003 Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Social Responsibility

With shocking revelations of deliberate corporate dishonesty and manipulation appearing almost daily in the media, many are beginning to wonder if the realities of business and the concept of integrity are, by...

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Building A Knowledge-Driven Organization Buckman, Robert H. McGraw-Hill , 2004 Human Resources, Management, Productivity

If knowledge is power, then knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. For many years, the knowledge that Buckman Laboratories, an international specialty chemical company in business since 1945, brought to its...

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Beyond Neutrality Mayer, Bernard S. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004 Human Resources, Personal Growth

After a journey toward acceptance and establishment over the last quarter century, conflict resolution, as a professional practice, is now facing a crisis. In large part, this is because it has not addressed conflict...

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Face It Horn, Art AMACOM , 2004 Human Resources, Personal Growth

Fear comes in many different—and often disguised—forms. In addition to preventing many from achieving the levels of professional success of which they are capable, fear is also the root cause of most conflict in...

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The Power of We Tisch, Jonathan M. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004 Business Biographies, Human Resources, Leadership, Social Responsibility

Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels and one of the nation's most influential corporate executives, understands the power of partnerships in achieving success. Although he developed his leadership...

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Leveraging The New Human Capital Burud, Sandra | Tumolo, Marie Davies-Black Publishing , 2004 Diversity, Human Resources, Management, Personal Growth

According to Burud and Tumolo, people live and work differently today than they did in the past. Because employees no longer have the “invisible” support of the home-based partner who backed workers of the Industrial...

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Creativity in Virtual Teams Nemiro, Jill E. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004 Human Resources, Innovation, Productivity, Teams

Written by Jill Nemiro—an expert in organizational and team creativity—Creativity in Virtual Teams offers readers a model for achieving high levels of creativity in a virtual environment. As a result of global...

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Building the Bridge As You Walk On It Quinn, Robert E. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004 Change Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth

"Building the Bridge as You Walk on It" is Robert Quinn’s final book in the trilogy focusing on personal change and organizational leadership that began with "Deep Change" in 1996. In "Deep Change," Quinn teaches that...

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Managing Across Cultures Solomon, Charlene M. | Schell, Michael S. McGraw-Hill , 2009 Diversity, Human Resources, Management

Today’s business world has become so interconnected that most businesspeople now regularly work with colleagues, customers, or suppliers from other cultures. Not everyone in the world shares American attitudes toward...

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The Leadership Gap Weiss, David S. | Molinaro, Vince John Wiley & Sons, Canada Ltd. , 2005 Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Personal Growth

Because leaders must shape their organizations, build teams, drive results, and inspire their employees to deliver value, leadership is a critical source of competitive advantage in today’s economy. However, Weiss and...

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