Impression management in the workplace : research, theory, and practice / Andrew J. DuBrin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DuBrin, Andrew J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Career development--Psychological aspects.

Career development.

Impression formation (Psychology).

Management--Psychological aspects.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Wanting to create a favorable impression with others is a basic part of human nature in both work and personal life. In this book, Andrew J. DuBrin skillfully provides a guide to the effective use of impression management based on scholarly research and theory, with particular attention to practical application. He highlights not only impressions that individuals make, but those made by entire organizations. Self-tests and questionnaires allow readers to pinpoint how they currently employ impression management techniques in their work lives. Each chapter includes a section on ""Guide

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Brief Contents; Full Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 The Meaning and Nature of Impression Management; Chapter 2 A Cybernetic Model of Impression Management; Chapter 3 Individual and Organizational Contributing Factors; Chapter 4 Substantive Approaches to Self-Presentation; Chapter 5 Surface-Level Approaches to Self-Presentation; Chapter 6 Being Impressive by Making Others Feel Good; Chapter 7 Self-Protection Techniques; Chapter 8 Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation; Chapter 9 Impression Management for Leaders

Chapter 10 Impression Management by OrganizationsChapter 11 Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Impression Management; Glossary; Notes; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-23451-5

1-135-23452-3

1-282-91336-0

9786612913365

0-203-86571-5

9780203865712

OCLC:

682627631