The End of Office Politics as Usual

A Complete Strategy for Creating a More Productive and Profitable Organization

Author: Lawrence B. MacGregor Serven
Pub Date: 2007
Your Price: $24.95
ISBN: 0814406645
Format: Hardcover

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Table of Contents

Prologue: Taking Aim at Building #9
Introduction
The Enemy Within
Karen’s Story

Part I: Understanding Office Politics
1. The Personal Cost of Office Politics: The Link Between Workplace Stress and Health
Steve’s Story
2. The Organizational Cost of Office Politics: The Link Between People, Decisions, and Performance
Frank’s Story
3. The Doctor Is In: Examining a Political Work Environment
Brent’s Story
4. The Zucchini of Questionable Freshness: Self-Interest, Politics & the Insider’s Rule Book
Tamara’s Story

Part 2: The Blueprint for a Better Way
5. Beyond the Group Hug: A Management Systems Approach
6. Creating a New Sense of Purpose: Vision and Values
7. Developing New Leaders: You Get What You Measure
8. Drawing a New Roadmap: Nonpolitical Goal Setting and Planning
9. Establishing New Criteria for Rewards: What’s in It for Me?
10. Personal Stories Revisited: It’s a Whole New World
11. Can’t Delay Satisfaction? Quick Tricks and Handy Tips

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