The Age of Paradox
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ISBN: 0875844251 / Publisher: Harvard Business School Pr, March 1994
Discusses how new developments in technology, global economies, and the pursuit of efficiency have altered organizations, careers, and lifestyles, and argues for the need for a new ethic based on shared power and greater autonomy
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In this striking sequel to his best-selling book The Age of Unreason, Charles Handy shows how the changes he predicted are upon us. New developments in technology, radical changes in the global economy, and the relentless pursuit of productivity have altered forever our organizations, our careers, and our lifestyles. These changes are inevitable and irreversible, and they bring a host of new problems and paradoxes. This book identifies the unintended consequences of change and provides a set of guiding principles to cope with the paradoxes of modern life, leading to a more balanced existence for individuals, greater rewards for organizations, and a more just society for all.
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