{"product_id":"dissent-in-organizations-hardback-9780745651392","title":"Dissent in Organizations (Hardback) 9780745651392","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDissent in Organizations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJeffrey Kassing (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745651392, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.445 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This scholarly acknowledgement of the vital role of dissent is refreshing and long overdue.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Kassing convinces the reader that the question of organizational dissent is of singular importance in the study of organizational communication. The book provides an interesting synthesis of the attitude research designed to tease out the intricacies of dissent, and it is replete with the stories of some of our most important dissenters.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTim Hegstrom, San Jose State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDissent in Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e is an important book for students, scholars, and indeed citizens in general. Kassing widens and deepens our understanding of why and how dissent occurs in organizations. Above all, this book helps to build an important bridge between our understanding of what we do during a huge proportion of the hours of our lives - that is, work - and our common commitment to democratic practices.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGeorge Cheney, University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDissent in Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e is a ‘must read' if you have ever made suggestions for change and been surprised at others' reactions. The book provides an insightful and interesting integration of research on dissent across multiple disciplines. It is full of excellent examples that have immediate relevance to managers and employees across all types of organizations.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLinn Van Dyne, Michigan State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEmployees often disagree with workplace policies and practices, leaving few workplaces unaffected by organizational dissent. While disagreement persists in most contemporary organizations, how employees express dissent at work and how their respective organizations respond to it vary widely.  \u003cp\u003e Through the use of case studies, first-person accounts, current examples, conceptual models, and scholarly findings this work offers a comprehensive treatment of organizational dissent. Readers will find a sensible balance between theoretical considerations and practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Theoretical considerations include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow dissent fits within classical and contemporary organizational communication approaches \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edissent's relationship to, yet distinctiveness from, related organizational concepts like conflict, resistance, and voice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexplanations for why employees express dissent and how they make sense of it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe relationship between organizational dissent and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Practical applications encompass:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003erecommendations for employees expressing dissent and managers responding to it \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econsideration of the range of events that trigger dissent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estrategies employees use to express dissent and tools organizations can apply to solicit it effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe unique challenges and benefits associated with expressing dissent to management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e The book's specific focus and engaged voice provide students, scholars, and practitioners with a deeper understanding of dissent as an important aspect of workplace communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDetailed Table of Contents\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables and Figures\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Why is Organizational Dissent Relevant?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: What is Organizational Dissent?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: How Do We Make Sense of Organizational Dissent?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: What Triggers Organizational Dissent\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: How Do Employees Express Dissent?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Upward Dissent Anyone?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Can Organizational Dissent Be Managed Well?\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407321919768,"sku":"9780745651392","price":42.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745651392.jpg?v=1784161526","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dissent-in-organizations-hardback-9780745651392","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}