The power of humor at the workplace [electronic resource] / K. Sathyanarayana.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sathyanarayana, K., 1936-

Series:

Response Books

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humor in the workplace.

Commerce.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 p.)

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles ; London : Response Books/Sage Publications, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Humor can be a powerful management tool. Used properly, it can be extremely effective. in gaining attention, creating rapport and facilitating communication. The. Power of Humor at the Workplace highlights the benefits of humor in a variety. of situations. In today's challenging and changing business environment, humor can provide. the winning edge to people at all levels in an organization. Humor. -Relieve stress. -Promote creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. -Enhance relations. -Motivate people. -Resolve issues. -Improve communication. -Promote fun at work. -Promote teamwork. The author h

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Humor: Mankind's Marvel!; Smile Please, We're at Work!; Programming Yourself for Humor; Laughing at Yourself !; Winning People Over to Your Point of View; Getting Laugh after Laugh!; Humor in Extraordinary Situations; The Darker Side of Humor; The Humor Menu Card; The Armor of Humor; Putting Humor on the Agenda; Bibliography; Name Index; Subject Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-275) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-96549-9

9786611965495

81-7829-983-6

OCLC:

404166255