
Bad Apples
Identify, Prevent & Manage Negative Behavior at Work
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 7. February 2011
Book
Hardback
XV, 319 pages
978-0-230-58474-7 (ISBN)
Description
In a difficult economic climate it is more important than ever to manage bad behaviour in the workplace and minimize the damage negative and destructive employees can have on an organization. This book looks at the problems companies can face but also shows how to resolve these issues and work towards a positive outcome.
Reviews / Votes
'...a very scholarly book...' - Business Executive
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Edition
2011 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
XV, 319 p.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
639 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-58474-7 (9780230584747)
DOI
10.1057/9780230303843
Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
ADRIAN FURNHAM is Professor of Psychology at University College, London, UK. He is on the editorial board of a number of journals, has received many awards, and was recognized as the most productive psychologist in the world from 1980 to 1989. He is the author of over 600 journal articles and more than 40 books, including successful, popular management books. He acts as a consultant to a number of bodies including HM Government, British Airways, HBOS and SAP and also a number of multinational corporations. He writes regular columns in The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times and is a frequent contributor to BBC radio and television.
JOHN TAYLOR works as an independent consultant with international companies and government organizations in Europe, the US, Africa and Asia. He specializes in developing behaviours leading to loyalty and training trainers and managers to achieve maximum commitment amongst their staff. Before becoming a consultant, he worked in the Public Service in the United Kingdom and overseas. His career has been split between management, personnel and training.
Content
Preface Introduction The Risks Defining Risk Counter Productive Behaviours The Dark Side of Leaders How Vulnerable Are You? Countering the Threat Bringing Them In Weeding Out Security at Work, Developing Loyalty and Commitment Leadership Development of Staff Exit Policy Conclusion Getting it Right