There is a search in process for a new context and paradigm for the organization of the future-an organization that must be capable of producing high-quality, competitive products that satisfy customers without destroying the planet or degrading human life. The End of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy calls for a radical set of organizational development initiatives that will combat the destructive forces of globalization, put an end to authoritarian, paternalistic management, and move organizations toward a new "organizational democracy." Kenneth Cloke and Joan Goldsmith detail the practical opportunities, alternatives, and models for these new organizations and challenge leaders to transform their workplace environment into one shaped by a context of values, ethics, and integrity. They reveal how a combination of collaboration, self-management, and organizational democracy can break down long-standing boundaries and foster the far-reaching, sustainable changes critical to success in the twenty-first century.

About the Author
Kenneth Cloke is director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and a mediator, arbitrator, consultant, and trainer.

Joan Goldsmith is an organizational consultant and educator specializing in leadership development and organizational change.

Cloke and Goldsmith draw on more than thirty years of practical experience in organizational consulting with hundreds of organizations in the United States and internationally, from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits. They are coauthors of four previous books, including Resolving Conflicts at Work (Jossey-Bass, 2000).

Reviews
"HR professional and others with a commitment to strategic change will be greatly aided by this compact but powerful volume." (People Management, 21 March 2002)

"A worthwhile book" (Human Resources, June 2002)

"This must rate as possibly the most important management book of the year to date." (Modern Management , 1 June 2002)



Book Information
ISBN 9780787959128
Author Kenneth Cloke
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 581g
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 159mm * 28mm