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An Analysis of Needs and a System of Development for an Employee Assistance Programme
George MunchusPersonal problems of employees impair their productivity. These may be family, emotional, alcohol or other drugs, or just living problems. Employee assistance is an…
Experiences of Innovation at Work
Nigel King, Michael A. WestThere is a need for individual‐level research into innovation, which departs from the traditions of mainstream creativity research. A working definition is given which enables…
“Closing Down”: A Classification of Creative Decision‐making Aids
Tudor RickardsIt has been recently argued that managers do not use creative problem‐solving techniques because of concerns about managing the ideas produced. This paper examines five different…
Work Attitudes in an Employee‐owned Company:: Comparing Managers with Non‐managers
Ron L. Cacioppe, Graham K. KennyA study of employee involvement in the management and ownership of NVC Australia Pty Ltd indicated high levels of work satisfaction, job security, decision influence…
Reality and Illusion in Senior Executive Decision Making
Frank A. HellerThe “Peter Principle” is contradicted here. Alternative methods of decision making and research are examined and it is concluded that many organisations have untapped reservoirs…
Effect of Motivators on Job Satisfaction
Lawson K. SaverySupervisors are key factors in staff motivation. Existing research is drawn on and the author's own questionnaire‐based study is described. The conclusions suggest what companies…
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- Professor Carrie Bulger