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"Corporate Culture: Illuminating the Black Hole is the definitive source of knowledge for understanding and building the new type of business culture that is required in this age of radical business change. Corporate Culture uses dozens of real-life examples drawn from Dr. Want's many years of consulting and corporate experience. It applies unique tools such as the proprietary Hierarchy of Corporate Cultures, ranging from Predatory through Bureaucratic...
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Why do some workplace cultures inspire energy and innovation, while others fuel anxiety, boredom, or cynicism? Until now, such legendary cultures have seemed like magic beyond our control. However, behind every culture is a surprisingly elegant science. Primed to Perform argues that the highest-performing cultures are built on a simple truth: why people work affects how well they work. Great organizations inspire the three most powerful motives for...
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The transformation of the corporate world is one of the most extraordinary events of the twentieth century. Not long ago, loyalty was the hallmark of the "company man," and the corporation he worked for seemed to provide permanent security. But the company man of the 1950s - or even the 1970s - would hardly recognize the corporation of the 1990s. The buildings may look the same, but everything else has changed.
How and why this transformation took...
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Writing to today's stressed-out businessperson, Secretan says: "Imagine yourself standing on higher ground. This higher ground is built on trust and integrity." Secretan presents a convincing case that by restoring emotion to the workplace, organizations can further empower their employees, thereby satisfying the employees' needs and the bottom line all at once. Only in that way does an organization demonstrate its commitment to its most valuable...
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Praise for Culture.com "What a simple, yet profound, understanding of culture! This is a wise, practical and important guide in navigating today's 'dot com' whitewater world."--Dr. Stephen R. Covey, the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People "At last someone has paid attention to that most powerful force called 'culture' at just the right time. As has always been the case, either we manage culture or it manages us. As we go deeper into...
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"This revised edition provides readers with a close understanding of the breathtaking technological and cultural evolution of 21st century China. The authors argue that after some 25 years of overt economic globalization, the Chinese have emerged as quite successful in their economic relationships with the West"--Provided by publisher.
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"Based on fifteen years of research and observation, Tempered Radicals reveals that adaptive, diverse, family-friendly, and socially responsible workplaces are built not by revolutionaries but by those she calls "tempered radicals"--People who successfully walk the tightrope between conformity and rebellion. Whereas "untempered" radicals use drama and heroics to effect change, these individuals work toward transformational ends with incremental means;...
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"This book considers key workplace challenges-including sexual harassment, conflicts of interest, greed, and abuse of power-in which gray areas abound ["It may be legal, but ... "]. There is hope. As Stephen Goldman shows in this book, companies can move in the right direction by combining clear thinking about right and wrong and an understanding of the requirements the law imposes on conduct. His simple guidelines for behavior will stand companies...
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"From the emergence of Apple Computer in the late 1970s and early 1980s to its current resurgence, Steve Jobs has captivated the public. Jobs has transcended his legend in Silicon Valley to take on some of the heaviest hitters in Hollywood. Now, in The Second Coming of Steve Jobs, Alan Deutschman presents the most revealing portrait yet of this complex character - an in-depth look at the many layers of Steve Jobs, a man who is at turns a brilliant...
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"As your business's universe becomes increasingly more global, it's tempting to say that as borders seem to disappear so do cultural differences. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, as we do more and more business in other lands and with people raised in different cultures, it becomes increasingly evident that "global" is not a synonym for "melting pot."" "In order for transnational leadership to be effective, it is important to...
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