Myths of Work - (Business Myths) by Ian MacRae & Adrian Furnham (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Tackle and debunk the most pervasive myths about work and the workplace to help you get the most out of your career and organization.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Buying a table tennis table will make your staff happier. Working eight hours a day, five days a week, will result in the most productivity. Paying higher salaries will always result in higher motivation. But will it really? <p/>There are a staggering number of myths, stereotypes and out-of-date rules that abound in the workplace. This can make it feel impossible to truly know how to get the most out of your career, your team and your organization. In <i><b>Myths of Work</b>, </i><b>Ian MacRae</b> and <b>Adrian Furnham</b> take an entertaining and evidence-based look at the most pervasive myths about our working lives, from the serious to the ridiculous, to give you the insight you need to become a better manager in the modern workplace. Fascinating real life case studies from organizations around the world display the myths (and how to overcome them) in practice. <p/><i><b>Myths of Work</b> </i>takes the most up-to-date academic research in business and psychology and combines it with practical insights, a lively writing style and a handy dip-in-and-out structure to form your ultimate guide to becoming a better enlightened manager.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i><b>Myths of Work</b></i> challenges many common assumptions about the workplace in a fun and accessible style, anchored in a much-needed veracity that is both refreshing and engaging.-- "Jayson Darby, Psychology Manager, Thomas International"<br><br>This book is informative, interesting and useful to not only HR Professionals but all employees. It uses humour, research and storytelling to challenge some commonly held beliefs we all have about work which was eye opening. A must read!-- "Karen Fox, Talent and Development Advisor, JLT"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Ian MacRae</b> is Director of High Potential, an organizational consultancy providing customized psychological tests and reports for improving performance, predicting potential and developing people. <p/><b>Adrian Furnham</b> is Professor of Psychology at UCL and Adjunct Professor of Management at the Norwegian School of Management. He has written over 1000 scientific papers and 70 books and is among the most well-known psychologists in the world. Adrian is also a newspaper columnist at The Sunday Times. He has written regularly for The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph and is a contributor to stations including the BBC, CNN, and ITV.</p>
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