Gods of Management : the Changing Work of Organisations.

Charles Handy has identified four management styles to be found in organisations, and using the allegory of Greek gods he explains the different values of each style, and how these create the culture of an organisation. To be successful a leader, or manager, needs to be aware of the culturewithin their organisation and to be able to work to its strengths. Gods of Management is the essential handbook for understanding management styles, and is valuable reading for anyone who needs to be aware of how the choices they make on a daily basis can create a more satisfying and produ.

Cover; Title Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part One The Theory of Cultural Propriety; 1 The Four Gods of Management; 2 The Gods at Work; 3 The Gods in Balance; 4 The Gods in their Settings; Part Two: The Apollonian Crisis; 5 The Dilemma of Apollo; 6 Reactions; 7 The Gods in New Order; 8 The Consequences; Notes and References; Index; Copyright