Get to Know Your Employee
Secrets of A Successful Company
- 1 Edición - 16 de julio de 2026
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- Autor: Janek Musek
- Idioma: Inglés
Get to Know Your Employee: Secrets of a Successful Company addresses the critical and often overlooked psychological factors that influence organizational performance and employ… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
Get to Know Your Employee: Secrets of a Successful Company addresses the critical and often overlooked psychological factors that influence organizational performance and employee relations. Drawing on cutting-edge research in organizational psychology, neuroscience, and developmental science, this reference provides a comprehensive analysis of how early life experiences, repressed fears, and defensive behaviors can undermine workplace efficiency, creativity, and well-being. The book fills a crucial gap by revealing the hidden causes of organizational challenges that traditional management strategies often overlook. The reference is structured to guide readers through a logical progression, beginning with foundational concepts and the unknowns that must be recognized.
Subsequent chapters examine the role of early experiences and brain development, the impact of parenting styles, and the mechanisms by which early stress translates into defensive behaviors. The text further explores motivational loops, approach-avoidance behaviors, and the neuroscientific underpinnings of workplace dynamics. Practical solutions are presented for managers and leaders, including methods for reassuring employees, building job satisfaction, and strengthening organizational culture. Appendices, references, and supportive figures enhance the utility of the content.
Subsequent chapters examine the role of early experiences and brain development, the impact of parenting styles, and the mechanisms by which early stress translates into defensive behaviors. The text further explores motivational loops, approach-avoidance behaviors, and the neuroscientific underpinnings of workplace dynamics. Practical solutions are presented for managers and leaders, including methods for reassuring employees, building job satisfaction, and strengthening organizational culture. Appendices, references, and supportive figures enhance the utility of the content.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Explains the impact of early traumatic experiences on workplace dynamics
- Provides practical strategies for managers to improve corporate culture and productivity
- Assesses the neuroscientific bases of motivation and avoidance behavior
- Offers practical strategies to align organizational values with employee behavior
De interès para
De interès para
Industrial and organizational psychologists, mental healthcare professionals, and corporate leaders
Índice
Índice
1. Introduction
2. Early Experiences
3. Mechanisms
4. Loops and Cycling
5. Solutions
2. Early Experiences
3. Mechanisms
4. Loops and Cycling
5. Solutions
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 1
- Última edición
- Publicado: 18 de julio de 2026
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre el autor
Sobre el autor
JM
Janek Musek
Dr. Janek Musek is Professor Emeritus at
the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He
obtained his PhD in Psychology from the
University of Ljubljana and brings nearly
five decades of experience in behavioral
and organizational psychology. His teaching
experience spans personality psychology,
differential psychology, motivation and
emotion, and cognitive psychology. During
his tenure at the University of Ljubljana, he
served as Head of the Department of Psychology, Vice-Dean of the Faculty
of Arts and Sciences, and Vice-Rector of the University of Ljubljana. He is the cofounder of the Institute of Ethics and Values Jože Trontelj (IEV) and the Institute of Personality Psychology. He is best known for his
development of the General Personality Factor theory, which illustrates the interconnection of the Big Five dimensions of personality. He is globally recognized for his contributions to organizational stress management, wellbeing,
and psychological health.
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