The Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know : Studies in Organizational Behavior
Author: R. Richard Ritti, Steve Levy
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ISBN: 0471415715
Publisher: Wiley Text Books (15 May, 2002)
Sales Rank: 75,476
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 out of 5
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Rating: 4 out of 5
Excellent view of corporate culture
Ritti writes an excellent view of corporate culture explaining the "why" decisions are made and "why" people act as they do in corporate America. It really helps to put the discipline of change management into perspective. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in organizational behavior (American companies only). My only criticism is that there is no short and simple explanation for each of the behaviors. The reader is forced to read the entire chapter and all of the short stories in order to get an idea as to what behavior is being described.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Excellent view of coporate culture
Ritti writes an excellent view of corporate culture explaining the "why" decisions are made and "why" people act as they do in corporate America. It really helps to put the discipline of change management into perspective. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in organizational behavior (American companies only). My only criticism is that there is no short and simple explanation for each of the behaviors. The reader is forced to read the entire chapter and all of the short stories in order to get an idea as to what behavior is being described.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Adventures in the Company
This book is often touted as a great book for students, or for new workers just beginning their career. While I agree with that prescription, I think as well that this could be an important book for everyone, no matter what their age is or where they are placed in the corporate environment. Particularly in these difficult economic times, it's never a bad idea to remind yourself how organizations work, or how others may perceive you without your awareness. Updated with new stories for the 5th edition. Very useful bibliography of further reading. Similar Products
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