Power : why some people have it--and others don't
(Book)
Author
Published
New York, NY : HarperBusiness, ©2010.
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780061789083, 0061789089
Physical Desc
273 pages ; 24 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Concord - Adult | 650.1 Pfeffer | On Shelf |
Lexington - Adult | 650.1 P | On Shelf |
Natick - Adult | 650.1/P524 | On Shelf |
Newton - Adult | 331.7 P48P 2010 | Checked Out |
Winchester - Adult | 650.1 Pfeffer | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York, NY : HarperBusiness, ©2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780061789083, 0061789089
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Over decades of consulting with corporations and teaching MBA students the nuances of organizational power, Jeffrey Pfeffer has watched numerous people suffer career reversals even as others prevail despite the odds. Our most common mistake is not having a realistic understanding of what makes some people more successful than others. By believing that life is fair, we tend to subscribe to the "just-world phenomenon," which leaves us unprepared for the challenges and competition of the real world. Now Pfeffer brings decades of his incredible insights to a wider audience. Brimming with counterintuitive advice, numerous examples from various countries, and surprising findings based on his research, this groundbreaking guide reveals the strategies and tactics that separate the winners from the losers. Power, he argues, is a force that can be used and harnessed not only for individual gain but also for the benefit of organizations and society. Power, however, is not something that can be learned from those in charge -- their advice often puts a rosy spin on their ascent and focuses on what should have worked, rather than what actually did. Instead, Pfeffer reveals the true paths to power and career success. Iconoclastic and grounded in the realpolitik of human interaction, Power is an essential organizational survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and management. -- Book jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pfeffer, J. (2010). Power: why some people have it--and others don't . HarperBusiness.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pfeffer, Jeffrey. 2010. Power: Why Some People Have It--and Others Don't. HarperBusiness.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pfeffer, Jeffrey. Power: Why Some People Have It--and Others Don't HarperBusiness, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pfeffer, Jeffrey. Power: Why Some People Have It--and Others Don't HarperBusiness, 2010.
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