MANAGEMENT OF THE ABSURD

Managers and those who work for managers (and isn't that almost everyone?) are sure to be astounded, amused and challenged by Farson's radical observations, such as: praise doesn't motivate; once you find a management technique that works, give it up; and lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for. Farson discusses the observations and experiences that led him to these conclusions, which seem to fly in the face of convention. His tone is conversational, with notes of wry humor. This wise, human look at management should result in a new view of human interaction at work. M.A.M. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: NOV/DEC 96]