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IX; 158 S.; 21,5 cm; kart.

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Gutes Ex.; innen kl. Bibliotheksstempel. - Englisch. - One of the most pressing needs of modern society is to understand and construct organizations that not only are effective in terms of carrying out work but that also allow and encourage people to develop their full human potential. Psychoanalytic theory describes those primary processes that lie at the heart of human activity and provides new insights for understanding group and organizational behaviour. This book presents these theories in plain language and shows their relevance to normal working life. For instance, Freud's unique ideas concerning group behaviour were modified by Melanie Klein and, in turn, influenced Wilfred Bion who produced a theory that emphasized the unconscious processes in a group. General systems theory allowed Eric Trist and others to describe organizations as socio-technical systems and this has made a direct contribution to coal-mining and textile manufacturing. At the same time, Kurt Lewin's concept of group dynamics has resulted in a greater understanding of participation and work organization and from this has emerged a new form of education - T-groups and the 'laboratory' method of learning. The book argues that the prime driving force in any organization is the mental energy present in each individual. ... (Verlagstext) / INHALT : Acknowledgements Introduction --- Early studies of group behaviour --- The leader - the influence of Sigmund Freud --- Transference and projection --- - the influence of Ferenczi --- The child's world of the adult --- - the contribution of Melanie Klein --- Groups and their basic assumptions --- - the influence of Wilfred Bion --- The life and work of Kurt Lewin T-groups and the laboratory method of learning Human behaviour and general systems theory Organization as a defence against anxiety Mental energy, anxiety, and effectiveness --- Appendix References Name index Subject index. ISBN 0415051754