Jeffrey Pfeffer je uznávaným odborníkem na organizační chování a efektivní management. Jeho práce se zabývá hlubokými otázkami týkajícími se moci, vedení a budování úspěšných organizací. Pfeffer zkoumá, jak společnosti mohou dosáhnout mimořádných výsledků prostřednictvím efektivního řízení lidských zdrojů a odhaluje běžné omyly v manažerské praxi. Jeho psaní nabízí pronikavé vhledy do toho, co skutečně funguje v dynamickém světě byznysu.
Confronts the challenge of turning knowledge about how to improve performance
into actions that produce measurable results. This book identifies the causes
of the knowing-doing gap and explains how to close it.
Providing an in-depth look at the role of power and influence in
organizations, this book shows that its effective use is an essential
component of strong leadership. It also looks at the personal attributes and
the structural factors that can help managers advance organizational goals and
achieve individual success.
“Pfeffer [blends] academic rigor and practical genius into wonderfully readable text. The leading thinker on the topic of power, Pfeffer here distills his wisdom into an indispensable guide.” —Jim Collins, author of New York Times bestselling author Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall Some people have it, and others don’t. Jeffrey Pfeffer explores why, in Power. One of the greatest minds in management theory and author or co-author of thirteen books, including the seminal business-school text Managing With Power , Jeffrey Pfeffer shows readers how to succeed and wield power in the real world.
Criticizes many common personnel management practices, and argues that policies such as job security and fair compensation result in greater profits in the long run.
Every day companies and their leaders fail to capitalize on opportunities because they misunderstand the real sources of business success.Based on his popular column in Business 2.0, Jeffrey Pfeffer delivers wise and timely business commentary that challenges conventional wisdom while providing data and insights to help companies make smarter decisions. The book contains a series of short chapters filled with examples, data, and insights that challenge questionable assumptions and much conventional management wisdom. Each chapter also provides guidelines about how to think more deeply and intelligently about critical management issues. Covering topics ranging from managing people to leadership to measurement and strategy, it’s good organizational advice, delivered by Dr. Pfeffer himself.