The Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know: Studies in Organizational Behavior

by R. Richard Ritti

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Now in its eighth edition, The Ropes has been used by business professionals for over thirty years. Throughout this updated book, brief descriptions of theory are followed by groups of illustrative stories. The material deals with issues central to life in an organization issues of how the culture of an organization functions. Incorporated throughout are numerous examples of behaviors and decisions with real consequences that can enhance or impede careers. Business professionals will also show more discover the unwritten rules of organizations, such as the impact of stereotypes. show less

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If you have to read only one book on organizational behavior, this is the one you should read. I first read this book when I did my Masters in management, and 30 years later I still apply its lesson. An easy read filled with practical insights about how humans behave inside organizations.

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