Bad apples: identify, prevent and manage negative behaviour at work

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 companiescan face but also shows how to resolve these issues and work towards a positive outcome. 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 from1980 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 consultantto 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 UnitedKingdom and overseas. His career has been split between management, personneland training. INDICE: - 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 -

• ISBN: 978-0-230-58474-7
• Editorial: Palgrave MacM
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 07/02/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido