The Living Dead by David Bolchover

The Living Dead by David Bolchover

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The Living Dead by David Bolchover

The Living Dead, is the first book to say what so many people know but nobody dares acknowledge: that despite reports of a workforce of stressed-out individuals slogging away disillusioned that we employ a range of diversion techniques to get us through the days, weeks, months, years.
"..will captivate anyone anywhere in the world who has ever worked in a large office..."(Thisiswiltshire.co.uk, 4th October 05)
"...The Living Dead will captivate anyone anywhere in the world who has ever worked in a large office environment..." (Swindon Advertiser, 4th October 2005)

"...Even if you are not one of the living dead, you will find this book fascinating, entertaining and thought-provoking..." (Reading Chronicle, 9th December 2005)

"...an interesting and unusual read..." (Professional Manager, January 2006)

"Fantastic book...which wittily debunks popular myths about the modern workplace..." (EN Magazine, Dec 05)

"...an interesting and unusual read..." (Professional Manager, Jan 2006)

"...a fascinating discussion of the perils of presenteeism..." (ISCO Careerscope, Spring 06)

"…a lovely waltz through what happens to us after we exit university…it makes fantastic reading…" (IET Engineering Management, August 2006)

"...wry British wit...recommends...to students of organisational behaviour and anyone who has ever played computer solitaire at the office." (getAbstract, August 2006)

"... explores the phenomenon of The Living Dead in an open, direct and serious way ..." (Business Executive, November 2006)

'…open, direct and serious…with sufficient humour…' ( Business Executive, November 2006)

 

David Bolchover writes frequently on business and management issues for the Times and The Sunday Times as well as a number of other national newspapers and specialist publications. His first book, The 90-Minute Manager, outlines the lessons that business managers can learn from football managers. Previously, he was employed for several years in a large office. But now he wants to do something with his life.
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ISBN 13 9781841126562
ISBN 10 184112656X
Title The Living Dead
Author David Bolchover
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 2005-09-16
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.