Despite our national preoccupation with achievement, little
attention seems to be paid to the pursuit of excellence on an
individual basis. For while it's easy to talk about the collective
excellence of an organization, Seth Allcorn argues, no one really
wants to be threatened by the superior individual performance of
another. In this work, Allcorn examines the paradox of human nature
that places individuals of distinction in the position of being
rejected and ostracized by their peers. He explores the
psychological underpinnings of this phenomenon and suggests ways of
revising organizational culture to foster individual
excellence.
Focusing on the psychological aspects of people and the
workplace, Allcorn divides his study into three sections. The first
offers an introduction to the search for excellence and discusses
the identification of workplace superstars. Also examined are the
organizational trends that inhibit individual achievement, the
interaction between the superstars and others, and the psychology
of office behavior. Section two details the different types of
superstars found in organizations and their approaches to achieving
excellence. Finally, section three explores some possibilities for
adapting current organizational structures to allow and encourage
greater pursuit of personal excellence. With its basis in the
author's practical experience in middle management, this volume
will be a valuable resource for students and professionals in human
resource management as well as the management and business
fields.
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