Management: A Political Activity
Ted Stephenson
7 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2010–2020.
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Deals with Power, Conflict, Bargaining, Compromise, Participation and Change. The opening line of the preface states "This book presents the view that management is substantially a political activity, based on power and characterized by conflict".
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