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The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work
Mats Alvesson
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Description for The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work
Paperback. Why do smart people do stupid things at work? Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 314.
Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good, short-term results: it can nurture harmony, encourage people to get on with the job and drive success. This is the stupidity paradox. The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros and cons of functional stupidity. You'll discover ... Read more
Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good, short-term results: it can nurture harmony, encourage people to get on with the job and drive success. This is the stupidity paradox. The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros and cons of functional stupidity. You'll discover ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781255414
SKU
V9781781255414
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About Mats Alvesson
Mats Alvesson is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Lund, Sweden. He has published extensively across a wide range of organisational behaviour topics and issues, is one of the most frequently cited European researchers in management and a sought-after speaker and commentator around the globe. Andre Spicer is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Cass Business School, City University, ... Read more
Reviews for The Stupidity Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work
A book many in business will secretly treasure for its trove of unbelievable anecdotes and spot-on observations.
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Beat dumbing down: buy this book!
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People Management
Beat dumbing down: buy this book!
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