The Way We Work Two Volumes : An Encyclopedia of Business Culture

From corner office to 24/7, the world of work has permeated every facet of our culture. The Way We Work explores in over 150 A-Z entries, the origins and impact of the concepts, ideas, fads and themes have become part of the business vernacular, shedding linght on the dynamic ways in which business and society both influence and reflect each other. Assessing the evolving business environment in the context of technology development, globalization, and workplace diversity, The Way We Work covers the gamut of business-related topics, including Crisis Management, Outsourcing, and Whistleblowing, as well as popular subjects, such as Casual Friday, Feng Shui, and Napster. From "corner office" to "24/7" to "glass ceiling," the world of work has permeated every facet of our culture. "The Way We Work" explores in over 150 A-to-Z entries, the origins and impact of the concepts, ideas, people, fads, themes, and issues that have become part of the business "vernacular," shedding light on the dynamic ways in which business and society both influence and reflect each other. Covering such timely topics as crisis management, outsourcing, and Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, as well as such popular subjects as casual Friday, Feng Shui, Napster, and Powerpoint, "The Way We Work" explains the background and context of each concept, discusses its proponents and detractors, provides examples, and considers its long-term impact on business and the culture at large. Assessing the evolving business environment in the context of technology development, globalization, and workplace diversity, "The Way We Work" covers the gamut of business-related topics, and how they affect our daily lives and careers. Featuring timelines and lists, sidebars, interviews with business leaders, facts and figures, print and online resources, quotations, keynote essays from leading management authors, cross-references, and a comprehensive index, this two-volume set will be a highly informative and entertaining guide to business culture for managers and front-line employees, educators and researchers, and high school and college students considering careers in business. It covers: The Art of War (Sun Tzu); Baldrige Award; Bricks and Clicks; Cubicle; Emotional Intelligence; Executive Coach; Golden Parachute; Knowledge Worker; Mission Statement; The Peter Principle; Skunkworks; Systems Thinking; Telework; War for Talent; Water Cooler; Whistleblowing; and much more The Way We Work......Page 2 Contents......Page 6 Alphabetical List of Entries......Page 8 Entries by Subject......Page 12 Preface......Page 16 Acknowledgments......Page 22 The Encyclopedia......Page 24 Appendix......Page 440 Bibliography......Page 468 Index......Page 476 V. 1. A-l -- V. 2. M-z. Edited By Regina Fazio Maruca. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [423]-429) And Index. Offers readers as many trends, definitions, and facts as possible about office culture in the United States