Low, Albert.

Conflict and creativity at work : human roots of corporate life / Albert Low. - 1st ed. - Brighton [England] ; Portland, Or. : Sussex Academic Press, 2008. - xvi, 219 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [207]-209) and index.

The origins of stress -- On perception and thought -- The meaning of creativity -- Ambiguity, creativity and work -- The spectrum of creativity, perception and thought -- Work and organization -- The dilemma at work -- Management by product -- Idea and the four criteria -- The three power-holders -- The company as a field -- On task cycles -- Types of work -- Conflict and growth -- Non-productive conflict - territory and the manager -- Commitment, capacity and ability -- On capacity and ability -- A question of ownership -- Creativity, spirituality and ethics in the corporate world.

9781845192723 (hbk.)

2008010870


Work.
Creative ability.
Corporations.
Quality of work life.
Social responsibility of business.

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