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The why of work : how great leaders build abundant organizations that win / Dave Ulrich, Wendy Ulrich.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ulrich, David, 1953- author.
- Ulrich, Wendy, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Organizational commitment.
- Management--Employee participation.
- Management.
- Employee motivation.
- Leadership--Psychological aspects.
- Leadership.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 281 p. : ill.
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Other Title:
- How great leaders build abundant organizations that win
- Place of Publication:
- New York : McGraw-Hill, [2010]
- Language Note:
- English
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- "By following the Ulrichs' step-by-step guidelines, you will set off a chain reaction of positive and enduring effects. Employees who find meaning in their work are more competent, committed, and eager to contribute--and their contribution will result in increased customer commitment, which delivers a winning performance on the bottom line. The 'Why of Work' includes targeted checklists, questionnaires, and other useful tools to help you turn aspirations into action. Using the proven principles of abundance, you can coordinate your needs with those of your employers, your employees, and your customers--and create a vision that resonates for years to come. When you understand why we work, you know how to succeed."--Resource description page.
- Contents:
- The case for meaning
- The making of abundance
- What am I known for? (Identity)
- Where am I going? (Purpose and motivation)
- Whom do I travel with? (Relationships [th]at work)
- How do I build a positive work environment? (Effective work culture or setting)
- What challenges interest me? (Personalizing contributions)
- How do I respond to disposability and change? (Growth, learning, and resilience)
- What delights me? (Civility and happiness)
- Implications for executives, human resources, and individuals.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Digitized and made available by: Books24x7.com.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9786612637636
- 9781282637634
- 1282637630
- 9780071744249
- 007174424X
- OCLC:
- 701106505
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