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11%OFFSheila Keegan - The Psychology of Fear in Organizations: How to Transform Anxiety into Well-being, Productivity and Innovation - 9780749472542 - V9780749472542
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The Psychology of Fear in Organizations: How to Transform Anxiety into Well-being, Productivity and Innovation

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Description for The Psychology of Fear in Organizations: How to Transform Anxiety into Well-being, Productivity and Innovation Paperback. Fear is rife in many organizations. This book presents a rigorous psychological analysis of this phenomenon and shows how fear can be redirected to provide energy for a new wave of innovation to stimulate business growth. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMV2; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
In the context of global economic recession, fear has become institutionalized in many organizations, both in the private and public sectors. Board directors are under pressure from shareholders, senior executives are attempting to maintain sales in a nervous market and many people are concerned about job security and maintaining their living standards. The Psychology of Fear in Organizations shows how fear manifests itself in large organizations, how it impacts on the workforce and how by reducing our willingness to take risks and to innovate, it can inhibit economic growth and innovation, at both an individual and corporate level. ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749472542
SKU
V9780749472542
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Sheila Keegan
Dr Sheila Keegan is a Chartered Psychologist and has a doctorate in organizational change. In 1983, she co-founded Campbell Keegan Ltd, a business psychology consultancy working in the private and public sectors. An organizational consultant and qualitative researcher for more than 25 years, she helps clients in the private and public sectors to make better decisions in the areas of ... Read more

Reviews for The Psychology of Fear in Organizations: How to Transform Anxiety into Well-being, Productivity and Innovation
"Whatever the root of fear at the workplace, high-quality leadership - which sees employees as humans, trusts them to be professional and empowers them - seems to be necessary to ensure that such fear does not compromise innovation and productivity. I hope that leaders of academic/corporate organizations read this book and ponder about the environments they are creating at the ... Read more

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