The role we each play in our own downfalls create the profound–andprofoundly entertaining–basis for this series of linked”meditations” as the author of The Abilene Paradox takesanother irreverent look at the nature of life on the job. In thiswork, Harvey explores the ethical, moral, and spiritual dilemmas weall face in the modern world of work. But he does it in a mostunconventional way. His is an approach that mixes equal partshumor, philosophy, and insight to make us laugh, think, and examineorganizational behavior in a brand new light. The twelve essaysthemselves carry such spirited titles as “What If I Really Believethis Stuff,” “On Tooting Your Own Horn,” and “Ode to Waco.”Altogether, it’s an enthralling collection of wise and wittyparables that illustrate the redemptive value of the truth in avoice that is ultimately understanding of human shortcomings.
Book Details:
- Author: Jerry B. Harvey
- ISBN: 9780470335727
- Year Published: 1999
- Pages: 288
- BISAC: BUS071000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Leadership
About the Book and Topic:
The role we each play in our own downfalls create the profound–andprofoundly entertaining–basis for this series of linked”meditations” as the author of The Abilene Paradox takesanother irreverent look at the nature of life on the job. In thiswork, Harvey explores the ethical, moral, and spiritual dilemmas weall face in the modern world of work. But he does it in a mostunconventional way. His is an approach that mixes equal partshumor, philosophy, and insight to make us laugh, think, and examineorganizational behavior in a brand new light. The twelve essaysthemselves carry such spirited titles as “What If I Really Believethis Stuff,” “On Tooting Your Own Horn,” and “Ode to Waco.”Altogether, it’s an enthralling collection of wise and wittyparables that illustrate the redemptive value of the truth in avoice that is ultimately understanding of human shortcomings.
About the Author
JERRY B. HARVEY,well-known author of The Abilene Paradox and Other Meditations on Management, is a professor of management science at The George Washington University. He has consulted with business, government, various healthcare services, and the nonprofit sector and has published many articles in the fields of organizational behavior and education.