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Telling tales at work

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An analysis of how stories can be used in the management process to help facilitate and explain organisational change. Stories can be usefully used to get people to explore values and get them involved in the decision-making process; to get people to examine their assumptions and beliefs; to help develop support and commitment; to provoke discussion and challenge the orthodox; and to generate ideas.

Author: Tierney, Colin
Publisher: Kogan Page
Publication Name: Organisations & People
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 1350-6269
Year: 2001
Management Development, Analysis, Usage, Management, Storytelling, Management methods

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Managing risk: whatEs different about uncertainty?

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Information on the types of risks and risk responses for effective risk management by organizations are provided. The variation in techniques of risk response depending on stable situations or uncertainty is also mentioned.

Author: Salter, Meg
Publisher: Kogan Page
Publication Name: Organisations & People
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 1350-6269
Year: 2005
United States, General services, Asset & Risk Management, Risk management, Company systems management, Information management

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