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Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do About It

Invaluable. --SUCCESS. In simple, straightforward language, Fournies offers practical solutions to the problems of employee performance ... [This book] should be on the desk of anyone who manages others.--ENTREPENEUR.
THE TOP 10 REASONS EMPLOYEES DON'T DO WHAT THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO DO:
10.
They don't know why they should do it;
9.
They don't know how to do it
8.
They don't know what they are supposed to do
7.
They think your way will not work
6.
They think their way is better
5.
They think something else is more important
5.
They think they are doing it
4.
They are punished for doing it
3.
They are rewarded for not doing it
2.
It's beyond their personal limits
1.
No one could do it
This book tells you how to avoid or handle each situationNand the 6 other reasons that comprise the total list of reasons employees don't do their jobs. Universally praised and a perennial best seller, this book made The New York Times business bestseller list in early 1998--10 years after it came out! Why? Competition to attract and keep good employees is fiercer than ever. Today's employers need the no-nonsense people-management skills this book teaches. Based on real experiences of 25,000 managers surveyed by a Columbia Graduate School of Business professor, this results-oriented guide--newly updated for todayOs changing workplace--provides proven, straightforward methods that work on real jobs, in real businesses, in the real world.
This updated edition also gives you new input from 5000 additional managers, plus more help with temp workers, service industries, flex time, computers, telecommuting, stress, and safety!

Diagnostic Criteria from Dsm 4

The DESK REFERENCE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FROM DSM-IV-TR is a concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-IV-TR. It includes all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR in an easy-to-use, spiral bound format.
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Flaubert's Parrot

Geoffrey Braithwaite is the learned and querulous narrator of this inquiry into the mysteries of Flaubert and his art, and into the facts of his own marriage to the adulteress he adored. He travels to France to find the stuffed parrot Flaubert kept on his desk for inspiration.
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Lilly the mouse is excited about attending school. She loves everything about the place including the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the long hallways, her own desk, and most of all her teacher, Mr. Slinger. However, on one fateful Monday, Lilly brings her new prized possession to school--a purple plastic purse that plays a tune whenever it is opened. When Lilly ignores Mr. Slinger's request that she stop opening the purse, he eventually has to take it away from her. Now Lilly thinks of Mr. Slinger as nothing more than Big fat mean Mr. Stealing Teacher. Will Lilly and Mr. Slinger find a way to become friends again? Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Sales Manager's Desk Book

More than just a revision of a highly successful book, this brand-new second edition of Sales Manager's Desk Book offers a wealth of completely new material, including four totally new chapters ... new checklists and tips ... new information on sales techniques, tracking, and technology ... along with a full revamping of the entire book to bring it up to date. Among the important new topics covered in depth are communications technology and the sales manager, shifting sales channels, sales force automation and making ethics and integrity valuable sales tools. Plus you'll find new information on telemarketing and mass marketing ... new ways to increase sales force productivity and sales ... new data on the biggest metropolitan markets ... new training methods, voice mail and teleconference tips ... and new ideas for bonus and compensation plans.
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A-Z of Powder Metallurgy

The A-Z of Powder Metallurgy is a comprehensive, easy-to-use desk reference, which can be consulted endlessly for quick and authoritative answers - an essential resource for manufacturers, specifiers, end-users and research workers of powdered metals.
Metal Powders are being used with increasing frequency in the manufacture of diverse objects, such as watch-cases and piston connecting-rods. Metal properties, techniques for their use and the quality of the objects made are only part of this complex industry which is growing year-on-year. This volume provides a reference source defining terms, explaining processes and illustrating equipment, giving a thorough overview of the industry as a whole.
With this book on your desk, you will& 1. Have instant access to definitions, properties and data on powder metallurgy, ensuring you always have accurate information to hand
2. Be able to write with authority for customers and publications
3. Save time, money and... A-Z of Powder Metallurgy
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Candy Corn Contest

Richard The Beast Best really wants to win the class contest of guessing how many candy corn are in the jar on their teacher`s desk. However, before Richard can stop himself, he is opening the jar and eating some of the candy. Will Richard`s selfish act ruin the contest for everyone? Occasional b&w illustrations accompany the text. Part of the Kids of the Polk Street School series.
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Set of Two Leo Black Leather Chairs

Set a modern tone in your living room, den, or office with the set of two Leo Black Leather Chairs. Set includes two chairs Made with a sturdy wooden frame Stylish black bi-cast leather upholstery Durable piped edging Comfortable foam fill Seating features a supportive rubber lattice system Measures 38 inches high x 24 inches wide x 16 inches deep Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight and maintain at least two feet between furniture and heat sources. Aniline and Protected leathers... Desk Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do About It
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Making Miniature Furniture by Richard A. Lyons, ISBN 0486407195

This clearly written guide enables woodcrafters to make charming, sturdy and functional 1/2-scale furniture. Step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs make it easy for hobbyists to create a gateleg table, candlestand, American Empire chest of drawers, and many other items. Over 80 black-and-white line illustrations. 27 halftones. Desk
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Cast-Iron Furniture by Georg Himmelheber, ISBN 0856674621

Iron seemed to be suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small items of furniture made of cast-iron, the most modern and versatile material of its time, were available due to its durability and low price.
The art-historical development of cast-iron furniture has long been neglected and this book offers a systematic illustrated record of the many diverse forms featuring two major names: Karl Friedrich Schinkel of... Desk cottage bedroom furniture Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do About It
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