Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It
Invaluable." --SUCCESS. "In simple, straightforward language, Fournies offers practical solutions to the problems of employee performance ... [This book] should be on the desk of anyone who manages others."--ENTREPENEUR.THE TOP 10 REASONS EMPLOYEES DON'T DO WHAT THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO DO:
10. They don't know why they should do it;
9. They don't know how to do it
8. They don't know what they are supposed to do
7. They think your way will not work
6. They think their way is better
5. They think something else is more important
5. They think they are doing it
4. They are punished for doing it
3. They are rewarded for not doing it
2. It's beyond their personal limits
1. No one could do it
This book tells you how to avoid or handle each situationÑand the 6 other reasons that comprise the total list of reasons employees don't do their jobs. Universally praised and a perennial best seller, this book made The New York Times business bestseller list in early 1998--10 years after it came out! Why? Competition to attract and keep good employees is fiercer than ever. Today's employers need the no-nonsense people-management skills this book teaches. Based on real experiences of 25,000 managers surveyed by a Columbia Graduate School of Business professor, this results-oriented guide--newly updated for todayÕs changing workplace--provides proven, straightforward methods that work on real jobs, in real businesses, in the real world. This updated edition also gives you new input from 5000 additional managers, plus more help with temp workers, service industries, flex time, computers, telecommuting, stress, and safety!
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Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It
Invaluable." --SUCCESS. "In simple, straightforward language, Fournies offers practical solutions to the problems of employee performance ... [This book] should be on the desk of anyone who manages others."--ENTREPENEUR.THE TOP 10 REASONS EMPLOYEES DON'T DO WHAT THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO DO:
10. They don't know why they should do it;
9. They don't know how to do it
8. They don't know what they are supposed to do
7. They think your way will not work
6. They think their way is better
5. They think something else is more important
5. They think they are doing it
4. They are punished for doing it
3. They are rewarded for not doing it
2. It's beyond their personal limits
1. No one could do it
This book tells you how to avoid or handle each situationÑand the 6 other reasons that comprise the total list of reasons employees don't do their jobs. Universally praised and a perennial best seller, this book made The New York Times business bestseller list in early 1998--10 years after it came out! Why? Competition to attract and keep good employees is fiercer than ever. Today's employers need the no-nonsense people-management skills this book teaches. Based on real experiences of 25,000 managers surveyed by a Columbia Graduate School of Business professor, this results-oriented guide--newly updated for todayÕs changing workplace--provides proven, straightforward methods that work on real jobs, in real businesses, in the real world. This updated edition also gives you new input from 5000 additional managers, plus more help with temp workers, service industries, flex time, computers, telecommuting, stress, and safety!
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Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It

Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It

by Ferdinand F. Fournies
Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It

Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It

by Ferdinand F. Fournies

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Invaluable." --SUCCESS. "In simple, straightforward language, Fournies offers practical solutions to the problems of employee performance ... [This book] should be on the desk of anyone who manages others."--ENTREPENEUR.THE TOP 10 REASONS EMPLOYEES DON'T DO WHAT THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO DO:
10. They don't know why they should do it;
9. They don't know how to do it
8. They don't know what they are supposed to do
7. They think your way will not work
6. They think their way is better
5. They think something else is more important
5. They think they are doing it
4. They are punished for doing it
3. They are rewarded for not doing it
2. It's beyond their personal limits
1. No one could do it
This book tells you how to avoid or handle each situationÑand the 6 other reasons that comprise the total list of reasons employees don't do their jobs. Universally praised and a perennial best seller, this book made The New York Times business bestseller list in early 1998--10 years after it came out! Why? Competition to attract and keep good employees is fiercer than ever. Today's employers need the no-nonsense people-management skills this book teaches. Based on real experiences of 25,000 managers surveyed by a Columbia Graduate School of Business professor, this results-oriented guide--newly updated for todayÕs changing workplace--provides proven, straightforward methods that work on real jobs, in real businesses, in the real world. This updated edition also gives you new input from 5000 additional managers, plus more help with temp workers, service industries, flex time, computers, telecommuting, stress, and safety!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780830630646
Publisher: T A B Books
Publication date: 01/01/1989
Pages: 107
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Ferdinand F. Fournies, internationally recognized consultant, speaker, and professor at Columbia's Graduate School of Business is now retired.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi
Part 1 The Hidden Influences That Affect Everyone's Performance
They Don't Know Why They Should Do It
3(8)
They Don't Know How To Do It
11(6)
They Don't Know What They Are Supposed To Do
17(12)
They Think Your Way Will Not Work
29(4)
They Think Their Way Is Better
33(8)
They Think Something Else Is More Important
41(6)
There Is No Positive Consequence To Them For Doing It
47(10)
They Think They Are Doing It
57(8)
They Are Rewarded For Not Doing It
65(6)
They Are Punished For Doing What They Are Supposed To Do
71(8)
They Anticipate A Negative Consequence For Doing It
79(6)
There Is No Negative Consequence To Them For Poor Performance
85(8)
Obstacles Beyond Their Control
93(8)
Their Personal Limits Prevent Them From Performing
101(8)
Personal Problems
109(12)
No One Could Do It
121(4)
Part II Preventive Management: A New Management System That Gets You The Best Results
How To Use The Power of Preventive Management To Get Perfect Performance
125(12)
The Importance Of Friendliness
137(6)
Questions And Answers
143(16)
Endnotes 159(2)
Index 161
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