Why Work Is Weird : An Antidote to the Frustrations of Corporate Life

Why Work Is Weird : An Antidote to the Frustrations of Corporate Life

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Book Description
Employees who find work frustrating and oftentimes downright weird will enjoy this book. which takes a serious but humorous look at the issues that make people unhappy and provides insight into what motivates workplace behavior. Loss of identity, individuality, and integrity at work; work–life imbalance; and the impact of power and politics in organizations are just some of the topics explored. Utilizing a character called the "Work Doctor," these issues are examined and explained in a series of cases modeled around a patient–doctor dialogue. The patients' "diseases" include being a workplace chameleon, a jargon junkie, a repentant workaholic, and an addictive competitor.

Why Work Is Weird : An Antidote to the Frustrations of Corporate Life,Jerry Connor,Lee Sears,Cyan Communications,1904879055,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Careers - General,Human Resources & Personnel Management,Organizational Behavior,Organizational Behavior In Business,Personnel And Human Resources Management,Advice on careers & achieving success,Business & Economics / Human Resources & Personnel Management,Business & Management

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