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Labor, democratization and development in India and Pakistan Labor, democratization and development in India and Pakistan Christopher Candland “The overall argument is that only rights-based organized labor unions can allow “the transformation of wealth into well-being”. Unionism can hence sustain democratization by promoting the redistribu… OL10372712W
20 boy summer 20 boy summer Sarah Ockler While on vacation in California, sixteen-year-old best friends Anna and Frankie conspire to find a boy for Anna's first kiss, but Anna harbors a painful secret that threatens their lighthearted plan … OL11955244W
Mental well-being at work Mental well-being at work Kyösti Waris Abstract Waris, K. (1999). Mental Well-Being at Work. A Sign of a Healthy Organisation and a Necessary Precondition for Organisational Development. University of Turku, Department of Psychology,… OL13067857W
Poorly made in China Poorly made in China Paul Midler Praise for Poorly Made in China "This fast-paced travelogue through the world of Chinese manufacturing is scary, fascinating, and very funny. Midler is not only a knowledgeable guide to the invisib… OL13718156W
Fire Me Fire Me Libby Malin One day, a dysfunctional office, and a budding romance. Anne Wyatt has finally had it with incompetent co-workers, a boss who runs hot and cold, and meaningless busywork with impossible deadlines. Bu… OL15178254W
I Didn't See It Coming I Didn't See It Coming Nancy C Widmann Praise For I Didn't See It Coming "In the fiercely competitive world of business, these authors learned how to play the game with skill and competence. They are uniquely qualified to teach others t… OL15179050W
Think one team Think one team Graham Winter "This is a leadership fable - similar in its approach to that of best-selling Jossey-Bass author, Patrick Lencioni. The fable follows the progress of a dysfunctional team, used to working in silos as… OL16687343W
3-Minute Devotions for the Workplace 3-Minute Devotions for the Workplace Ed Strauss 191 pages ; 16 cm OL17814909W
In office hours In office hours Lucy Kellaway A masterclass in office love ... Stella Bradberry and Bella Chambers work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company in London. Bella is a pretty single mother who dropped out of college and is doomed… OL17909706W
The Dark Side of Organizational Behavior The Dark Side of Organizational Behavior Ricky W. Griffin In one comprehensive collection, The Dark Side of Organizational Behavior provides a framework for understanding the most current thinking on the negative consequences of organizational behavior. Wri… OL1866319W
Capitalist family values Capitalist family values Polly Reed Myers "Though best known for aircraft and aerospace technology, Boeing has invested significant time and money in the construction and promotion of its corporate culture. Boeing's leaders, in keeping with … OL20013111W
The mythology of work The mythology of work P. Fleming There was once a time when 'work' was inextricably linked to survival. But what was once an integral part of life has slowly morphed into a painful and meaningless routine, colonising almost every pa… OL20017620W
The dysfunctional workplace The dysfunctional workplace Seth Allcorn "This book explores the dark, dysfunctional nature of organization and the experience of working in them. The authors offer dozens of stories of workplace dysfunction and use a psychoanalytically inf… OL20039850W
Mastering civility Mastering civility Christine Lynne Porath A full-length guide based on the author's New York Times article, "No Time to Be Nice at Work," demonstrates how to enhance workplace effectiveness by mastering the skills of professional civility. … OL20047623W
Where People Work Where People Work Ruth Nason Looks at different kinds of jobs people do in factories, fire stations, farms and offices. Considers why some work places are in the middle of towns, why some are built away from town centres and wha… OL20460774W
Happier at Work Happier at Work Gayle Van Gils xxiii, 198 pages : 23 cm OL21830887W
State of insecurity State of insecurity Isabell Lorey "After years of the welfare state, the rise of technology, combined with neoliberal governmental apparatuses, has established a new society of the precarious. In this new way of the world, productivi… OL23207614W
Allergic to life Allergic to life Kathryn Chastain Treat Kathryn was a vibrant and active 44 year old stay at home mother of two when she decided to venture back into the workplace. Though she had been out of the work force for 18 years, Kathryn had always… OL24686308W
Jane's Teachers' Safety Guide Jane's Teachers' Safety Guide Marlean Wong,Sonayia Shepherd,Rita Duda,Mike Dorn,Greg Thomas Jane's Teachers' Safety Guide is designed to assist teachers in preventing, planning for, responding to and recovering from any emergency or crisis that may happen at, near or within schools. This b… OL24835419W
The missing human factor The missing human factor Galluppi, Filippo, B. How does the Human Factor within us create a mutually supportive environment of immediate value? Can we find these tools in us? How to help people enjoy their work environment and increase productivi… OL28760466W
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