• Media type: E-Book
  • Title: The truth about managing people
  • Contributor: Robbins, Stephen P. [Author]
  • Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J.: FT Press, c2013
  • Published in: The truth about
  • Issue: 3rd ed.
  • Extent: 1 online resource (1 v.)
  • Language: English
  • Keywords: Supervision of employees ; Leadership ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
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  • Footnote: Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on print version record
  • Description: In the Third Edition of the bestselling book, The Truth About Managing People , bestselling author Stephen Robbins shares even more proven principles for handling virtually every management challenge. Robbins delivers 61 real solutions for the make-or-break problems faced by every manager. Readers will learn how to overcome the true obstacles to teamwork; why too much communication can be as dangerous as too little; how to improve your hiring and employee evaluations; how to heal "layoff survivor sickness"; how to manage a diverse culture; and ways to lead effectively in a digital world. New truths include: how to nurture friendly employees, forget about age stereotypes, first impressions count, be a good citizen, techniques for managing a diverse age group, and ethical leadership among others.