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1 online resource (ix, 143 pages). |
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Springer briefs in psychology |
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SpringerBriefs in psychology.
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Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Definitions, theories, and measurement of humor -- Humor in teams : interpersonal functions of humor -- Humor in leadership : how to lead people with humor -- Humor in negotiations : how to persuade others with humor -- Humor and learning in the workplace -- Humor in health : how to stay healthy and happy with humor -- Two emerging topics for humor research and practice : diversity and virtuality. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art on the adaptive and maladaptive functions of humor. Humor is inescapable in our daily interactions - also at the work place. Affiliative, self-enhancing, self-deprecating and aggressive humor can all occur at work and have unique and sometimes ambiguous effects. The volume presents humor research on five important workplace topics: teams, leadership, negotiation, learning, and health. It combines and integrates research from a range of fields, including work and organizational psychology, social psychology, communication, linguistics and sociology. In highlighting research gaps and stating future research questions, the book provides a sufficient starting point for further research on humor in relation to the aforementioned topics. For practitioners, recommendations are provided specific to each area. |
| Subject |
Humor in the workplace.
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Leadership.
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Wit and humor -- Psychological aspects.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industrial Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior.
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Humor in the workplace. (OCoLC)fst00963737
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Leadership. (OCoLC)fst00994701
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Wit and humor -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01176288
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gockel, Christine, author.
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| ISBN |
9783319656915 (electronic bk.) |
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3319656910 (electronic bk.) |
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9783319656892 |
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