Leading in turbulent times : managing in the new world of work

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Title:

Author:

Burke, Ronald J.

ISBN:

9781405115223

Publication Information:

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell, 2004.

Physical Description:

xi, 334 p. ; 26 cm.

Series:

Manchester business and management

Series Title:

Manchester business and management

General Note:

Series statement taken from LC CIP record. Only reference to series in the text is "this edited collection is the third in a series published by Blackwell" - introduction.

Contents:

Leading in turbulent times / Ronald J. Burke and Cary L. Cooper -- The turbulence within : how sensitivities throw off performance in executives / Robert E. Kaplan and Robert B. Kaiser -- Career variety and executive adaptability in turbulent environments / Ayse Karaeveli and Douglas T. Hall -- Tridimensional leadership theory : a roadmap for flexible, adaptive leaders / Gary Yukl -- Principles (and advice) for understanding and promoting effective teamwork in organizations / Eduardo Salas ... [et al.] -- Work-related values and experiences of generation X professionals and managers / Mary C. Mattis -- Managing contingent workers : adapting to new realities / Catherine E. Connelly and Daniel G. Gallagher -- Integrity-based corporate governance : opportunities and challenges for board directors / Jerry Goodstein -- The successful navigation of uncertainty : sustainability and the organization / David Wheeler -- Integrating work and personal life : leadership past, present and future / Suzan Lewis -- Work stress and well-being : mutual challenge and fuller interaction / Alvin L. Gibson and James C. Quick -- Realizing vision through envisioning reality : strategic leadership in building knowledge spheres / Philippe Byosiere and Denise J. Luethge -- The competitive dynamics of workforce heterogeneity : a new paradigm for diversity / Mary A. Hamilton -- Culture in corporate combinations / Philip H. Mirvis and Mitchell Lee Marks -- Shaping history : global leadership in the twenty-first century / Nancy J. Adler.

Subject Term:

Executive ability.

Executives -- Conduct of life.

Leadership.

Organizational change.

Crisis management.

Work environment.

Personnel management.

Added Author:

Burke, Ronald J.

Cooper, Cary L.

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Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
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Summary

This book looks at the requirements for effective corporate leadership in the new world of work.

Identifies the key challenges and opportunities facing corporate leaders today.
Looks at the requirements for effective corporate leadership at a time when the world of work is changing dramatically.
Proposes that the leaders of tomorrow must manage their own development, must create highly motivated and skilful human resources, and must lead on issues such as governance and ethics.
Written by a team of leading international researchers.
Reviews the latest research on effective management strategies for the new world of work.
The third in a series of books, all of which tackle the challenges faced by organizations today.
The previous two books in the series, also published by Blackwell are The Organization in Crisis (2000) and The New World of Work (2002).