Working in Adversarial Relationships [electronic resource] : Operating Effectively in Relationships Characterized by Little Trust or Support /
Oade, A.author.
A highly practical and insightful book; it will help you to perform more effectively in a workplace which requires you to function effectively in predominantly adversarial relationships. Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization this book will enable you to get things done effectively in prevailingly oppositional relationships.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; 1 What is an Adversarial Working Relationship? The Behaviors and Dynamics in a Relationship Characterized by Little Trust or Support; 2 The impact of Adversarial Behavior at Work: The Consequences of Oppositional Behavior for Workplace Relationships; 3 Low Trust, Low Support: The Cornerstones of an Adversarial Approach; 4 Selective Adversarial Behavior: Colleagues who Sometimes Use an Adversarial Approach and who Sometimes Don't; 5 Working with Adversarial Peers: Minimizing the Risk of Working without Authority and with Little Influence
6 Managing an Adversarial Team Member: Confronting Counterproductive Behavior7 Reporting to an Adversarial Manager: Handling a Boss with Organizational Authority and an Adversarial Mindset; 8 Adversarial Allies: A Narrative Case study; References and Recommended Reading; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A highly practical and insightful book; it will help you to perform more effectively in a workplace which requires you to function effectively in predominantly adversarial relationships. Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization this book will enable you to get things done effectively in prevailingly oppositional relationships.
Management.
Organization.
Personnel management.
Leadership.
Office management.
Operations research.
Management.
Organization.
Human Resource Management.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Office Management.
Operations Research/Decision Theory.