Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know: Studies in Organizational Behavior (Wiley Series in Management)

Ropes to Skip and the Ropes to Know: Studies in Organizational Behavior (Wiley Series in Management) by Funkhouser, G. Ray. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780471817895.

An intriguing, allegorical depiction of the cultural mechanisms of organizational life, this book reveals the psychological processes and social mores at work within corporate organizations through fictional characters representing corporate types (``the secretary, ``the universal subordinate, ``the universal executive, etc.) Its readable, instructive approach goes beyond the usual technical/rational analysis of books on organizational behavior, giving a behind-the-scenes look at corporate life.