Work Would Be Great If It Weren't for the People

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Summary: Who's Kidding Who?
Review: Come on.

Does anyone actually find value in this? This book could set the study of organizational behavior back 80 years. It's petty, silly nonsense and it's a shame that good paper and ink was wasted.

I wonder why it went out of print so fast? Not exactly a timeless classic....stay away, very far away.

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Summary: You need this book
Review: I only wish I had read this book before I was passed over for a promotion. Don't be fooled that all of your hard work and attention to detail will be enough to carry you to the top of your organization. This book is an excellent guide to climbing your way up the corporate ladder. It also provides insight as to how others may be inching their way up while stepping all over you. This book should be mandatory reading for every business student

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Summary: You need this book
Review: If you're one of those people who think that your hard work is the only thing that counts, think again and read this book. Ever wonder why those things happen that appear to be right out of Dilbert? It's all part of office politics. This book gives practical advice that's even relevant for upper-level management. If you hate the idea of office politics like I do, this book helps you to navigate the treacherous waters without becoming one of the sharks you already loathe.

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Summary: Insightful!
Review: Let's face it: We all want to climb the corporate ladder. The trick is to climb without appearing to do so. Everyone has an agenda. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover hidden agendas and use them to your advantage. Ronna Lichtenberg knowingly decodes office politics as usual. Her book addresses time management, starting a new job and ending an old one, gossip, and business travel. The book is easy to read and inexpensive. If there were such a thing as a "beach business book," this would certainly classify. However, clever though it is, it doesn't cover any new territory. If you're already a top-ranking executive, you probably know everything here. We [...] recommend this book for those who are still on their way up the ladder or those who may have forgotten some of the rules for making it to the top.