NEANDERTHALS AT WORK

Don't let the title fool you. This is a useful examination of the three basic personality types found in most workplaces: the rebel, the believer and the competitor. Bernstein reads the text in a pleasant, conversational style. Other narrators announce chapter titles and give self-quizzes. Music separates major sections, providing a welcome break for thought. Designed to enhance awareness of one's own tendencies, the numerous self-quizzes are often difficult to follow without pencil and paper, reducing the program's appropriateness for listening while jogging or commuting. The most effective feature is the Neanderthal Players, who dramatize typical workplace interactions. The characterizations are distinctive and amusing. M.D.M. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JAN 93]