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The executive and the elephant: a leader's guide for building inner excellence
"Lessons for leaders on resolving the ongoing struggle between instinct and the creative mindKings, heads of government, and corporate executives lead thousands of people and manage endless resources, but may not have mastery over themselves. Often leaders know that right action is important, but have little (if any) understanding of what prevents them from acting in accordance with their intentions. In this important book, leadership expert Richard Daft portrays this dilemma as a struggle between instinct (elephant) and intention (the executive) using the most current research on the intentional vs. the habitual mind to explain how this phenomenon occurs. Based on current research and real-life examplesOffers leaders a method for directing themselves more productivelyWritten by an expert in leadership, organizational performance, and change managementThrough real-life examples and recent studies in psychology, management and Eastern spirituality Daft provides guidance to all of us who struggle finding our own balance and cultivating the behavior of others"--
No More Tears
In: Journal of management education: the official publication of the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, Volume 19, Issue 1, p. 31-34
ISSN: 1552-6658
Erratum: The Evolution of Organization Analysis in ASQ, 1959-1979
In: Administrative Science Quarterly, Volume 26, Issue 2, p. 285
The Evolution of Organization Analysis in ASQ, 1959-1979
In: Administrative Science Quarterly, Volume 25, Issue 4, p. 623
The Evolution of Organization Analysis in ASQ, 1959-1979
In: Administrative science quarterly: ASQ ; dedicated to advancing the understanding of administration through empirical investigation and theoretical analysis, Volume 25, Issue 4, p. 623-636
ISSN: 0001-8392
Understanding management
"Prepare students for management success with this engaging survey of modern management practice. UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT, 10E, seamlessly integrates classic management principles with today's latest management ideas to create a current market-leading text. Acclaimed authors Richard Daft and Dorothy Marcic cover management and entrepreneurial issues within small to midsize companies, where most students begin their careers, as well as within larger global enterprises. Students gain valuable insights into real contemporary business as they examine today's best management practices. This edition helps students establish and build on practical skills they can readily apply to future or current careers. Engaging examples and numerous skill-building and application exercises in every chapter help students deepen their understanding and refine their management abilities. With a streamlined format, this edition takes a close look at how change demands innovation and how innovation requires forward-thinking, flexible leaders and organizations. The complete ancillary package and high-impact digital options available with this edition, including MindTap® and Write Experience provides flexibility and solid support for your course as you use it to prepare today's students to seize business opportunities and lead change." --Publisher
When missions collide
In: Organizational dynamics: a quarterly review of organizational behavior for professional managers, Volume 45, Issue 4, p. 283-290
ISSN: 0090-2616
What is the Right Organization Design?
In: Organizational dynamics: a quarterly review of organizational behavior for professional managers, Volume 36, Issue 4, p. 329-344
ISSN: 0090-2616