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Why People Stay is the result of a doctoral study that revealed participants' sense of commitment, despite numerous experiences of antisocial workplace behavior (AWB) reported by each participant. Yet they all stayed in their workplace. This book explores this and more, forming essential reading for students, executives, HR and OD Professionals.
List of contents
List of Illustrations; Part I: INTRODUCTION; Part II: The Concept - Executive Summary; CHAPTER 1: GENERAL CONCEPTS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION (WIIFM); CHAPTER 2: RATIONALE FOR EXAMINING BAD BEHAVIOR IN THE WORKPLACE - WHY DO PEOPLE STAY?; CHAPTER 3: THEORETICAL CONSTRUCTS; CHAPTER 4: WHAT THE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN; Part III: THE STUDY - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; CHAPTER 5: WHAT, WHY, WHO AND HOW; CHAPTER 6: WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED (AND IS HAPPENING IN YOUR WORKPLACE); CHAPTER 7: STRUCTURE AND CULTURE; PART IV: COMPOSITE THEMES – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; CHAPTER 8: SENSEMAKING; CHAPTER 9: WHY PEOPLE ENDURE; CHAPTER 10: FOLLOWERSHIP; PART V: WHERE TO, FROM HERE? EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; CHAPTER 11: CONNECTING THEORY AND PRACTICE; Bibliography; Index
About the author
Angela N. Spranger is an engaging facilitator, college lecturer, corporate trainer, and human resources professional. She is principal consultant with StepOne Consulting, LLC, consulting on compliance, performance management, and professional development concerns such as strengths-building, diversity, and mentoring. Her specialty is engaging with individuals and small groups on a deep level and coaching them toward attaining their own stretch goals.
Summary
Why People Stay is the result of a doctoral study that revealed participants’ sense of commitment, despite numerous experiences of antisocial workplace behavior (AWB) reported by each participant. Yet they all stayed in their workplace. This book explores this and more, forming essential reading for students, executives, HR and OD Professionals.
