The human nature of organizations [by] J. Douglas Brown.

Author
Brown, J. Douglas (James Douglas), 1898-1986 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
[New York] AMACOM [1973]
Description
xii, 168 pages 22 cm

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    Monograph on the potential role of top management in the quality of working life, with particular reference to human relations practices and leadership style - singles out the personal strengths that enable leaders to transmit a sense of conscience to their followers, to increase the Motivation of employees, to improve communication, to reconcile group goals and individual consciences, and to encourage creative thinking, etc.
    Contents
    • The human nature of organizations
    • The attributes of the effective leader
    • The role and arts of leadership
    • Communication
    • Tradition
    • Incentive
    • The balancing of response and responsibility
    • Differentiation and integration, growth and size
    • Conformity versus creativity
    • Corporate goals and individual conscience
    • External influences on organizations
    • Education for leadership in organization.
    ISBN
    • 0814453503
    • 9780814453506
    LCCN
    73085862
    OCLC
    770943
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