Items related to Human Relations in the Workplace (Classic Reprint)
Synopsis
Excerpt from Human Relations in the Workplace
People have feelings for those they work with. This raises two questions. The first is whether these feelings affect performance on the job and the second, whose interest is enhanced if the answer to the first question is affirmative, is what gives rise to these feelings. In this paper I consider both the effects and the causes of one particular set of feelings, namely feelings of friendship and altruism. Having answered both questions, I give conditions under which a firm would increase its profits by spending resources to enhance the friendliness of employees towards each other.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Julio Rotemberg is the William Ziegler Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Human Relations in the Workplace (Classic Reprint)
Seller Image
Human Relations in the Workplace (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex relationship between human emotions and workplace performance. Drawing upon the legacy of groundbreaking studies like the Hawthorne experiments, the author delves into the significance of feelings like friendship and altruism in the context of work. Examining the interplay of individual motivations and group dynamics, the author investigates how feelings of camaraderie can influence productivity and even create a mutually beneficial dynamic for both employees and their employers. The author examines how, in certain workplace scenarios, altruism can emerge organically, even in situations where individuals are initially motivated by self-interest. The book challenges traditional notions of workplace dynamics, suggesting that feelings of friendship can be a driving force for productivity and that fostering these feelings can be a valuable tool for organizations. The author's insights into the nuances of human behavior in the workplace provide a compelling framework for understanding how to cultivate a more positive and productive work environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332264469_0
Buy New
£ 13.45
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Human Relations in the Workplace Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332264469
Stock Image
Human Relations in the Workplace Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332264469
Buy New
£ 20.38
£ 3.29 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available