Description
In any corporate setting, the arrival of a new boss can generate a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties among employees. Whether you’re navigating office politics or contemplating leadership dynamics, 'The New Boss' offers an essential exploration into the complex relationship between managers and staff. Authored by renowned sociologist Niklas Luhmann, this insightful book delves deep into communication challenges, the quest for power, and the subtle art of influence within organizations. With 80 pages of impactful insights, it addresses questions like 'who truly possesses power?' and how employees can effectively navigate the hierarchy using Luhmann's concept of 'subtervision.' Perfect for leaders, managers, and team members seeking a comprehensive understanding of interpersonal dynamics, this brand new edition published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018 is a must-read for anyone in today’s workplace. Gain the knowledge to excel in your career and enhance your organization’s communication strategies. Get your copy today and see how mastering tact can empower you in your professional environment.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517886
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 80
Description:
Any organization, no matter how stolid, may be unsettled by the news that a new boss is about to take over. Talk in the hallways increases, staff worry about their jobs, uncertainty grows. Even when the change has happened, problems emerge when the boss who was hired to manage śfrom aboveť has to learn about the organization śfrom below.ť In this book, Niklas Luhmann scrutinizes the relationship and shows how it is stretched to its limit by communication difficulties, demands for self-presentation, and disagreements concerning fundamental values. Many of the tensions crystallize around the question śwho has the power?ť It isn™t necessarily the boss, provided the employees are well versed in the art of directing their superiors. śSubtervisionť is Luhmann™s term for this state of affairs, and tact is the most important means to this end. Yet caution is advised: whoever achieves mastery in subtervision may well become the new boss. This slim and thought-provoking book from one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century will be of great interest to anyone seeking to understand the dynamics and machinations of the workplace.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517886
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 80
Description:
Any organization, no matter how stolid, may be unsettled by the news that a new boss is about to take over. Talk in the hallways increases, staff worry about their jobs, uncertainty grows. Even when the change has happened, problems emerge when the boss who was hired to manage śfrom aboveť has to learn about the organization śfrom below.ť In this book, Niklas Luhmann scrutinizes the relationship and shows how it is stretched to its limit by communication difficulties, demands for self-presentation, and disagreements concerning fundamental values. Many of the tensions crystallize around the question śwho has the power?ť It isn™t necessarily the boss, provided the employees are well versed in the art of directing their superiors. śSubtervisionť is Luhmann™s term for this state of affairs, and tact is the most important means to this end. Yet caution is advised: whoever achieves mastery in subtervision may well become the new boss. This slim and thought-provoking book from one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century will be of great interest to anyone seeking to understand the dynamics and machinations of the workplace.