Bøger af William Martin

An important contribution to the human resources literature, this book is written for personnel and training managers who need specific information on how to recognize and deal effectively with problem employees. Based on Martin's experience with hundreds of employees in a variety of work settings over a 22-year period, the volume describes a number of employee types and the overt/covert behaviors they manifest, explains the personality dynamics involved, and offers practical advice regarding intervention strategies that can be effectively used in dealing with these employees. Throughout, case studies are used to illustrate typical behaviors and possible solutions.Today's employment climate generally precludes the use of personality tests on prospective employees, and problems often surface after the fact when termination may be difficult. Thus, Martin focuses particularly on how to work with such employees to help them understand the counterproductive nature of their work behavior and how to place them within the most productive organizational setting possible. Following several introductory chapters, each subsequent chapter is devoted to a particular type of problem employee--primadonna, rebel, backstabber, that's not my job, etc. The individual chapters combine case examples with a collective discussion of behaviors, dynamics, and intervention strategies offering the busy practitioner both a better understanding of certain employee behaviors and a framework by which to deal with these individuals within the job and organizational realm. The book also offers suggestions for recognizing disruptive personality types at the interview stage.

Public sector human service organizations have unique problems of employee motivation and productivity, both on the professional and direct service levels. Martin examines these problems in detail and offers practical solutions based on his own extensive personal experience in the field. Written for professional, supervisory, and administrative practitioners in the human services field, the book offers thorough, straightforward coverage of motivation to work, job satisfaction and commitment, work attitudes and barriers to productivity, motivational problems associated with decertification, reward and incentive systems, human factors and performance, and a realistic discussion of recruitment problems peculiar to public sector human service organizations.

Martin's Intellectual Reading Book is a publication from 1851 written by William Martin. The book is designed to be a comprehensive guide for readers who wish to improve their intellectual abilities and expand their knowledge. It is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of intellectual development.The first section of the book is dedicated to the art of reading, including techniques for improving comprehension and retention. The second section covers the study of language, including grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. The third section focuses on the study of history and geography, providing readers with a broad overview of world events and the major nations of the time.The fourth section of the book delves into the natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, and biology. The fifth section covers mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. The final section of the book is dedicated to the study of philosophy and ethics, providing readers with a framework for understanding the nature of existence and the meaning of life.Throughout the book, Martin provides numerous exercises and activities designed to help readers develop their intellectual abilities. These include reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, and mathematical problems. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.Overall, Martin's Intellectual Reading Book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their intellectual abilities and expand their knowledge. With its comprehensive coverage of a wide range of subjects, it remains a relevant and useful guide for readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Martin's Intellectual Prime is a book written by William Martin and published in 1853. It is a collection of essays and lectures on various topics related to education, philosophy, and literature. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of intellectual development. The first part explores the importance of education and intellectual development in society. Martin argues that education is essential for personal growth and social progress. He also discusses the role of teachers and the methods they should use to promote learning. The second part of the book is dedicated to philosophy and ethics. Martin discusses the nature of knowledge, truth, and morality. He also explores the relationship between religion and philosophy, arguing that they are complementary rather than opposing forces. The final part of the book focuses on literature and the arts. Martin discusses the value of literature in promoting intellectual and moral growth. He also examines the role of the artist in society and the importance of creativity and imagination. Overall, Martin's Intellectual Prime is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a comprehensive exploration of intellectual development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in education, philosophy, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A valuable resource for workplace language training providers as well as corporations and organisations wishing to employ such providers' services. It serves as a guide to promote quality and accountability among providers. This book also offers insights that enable providers and client organisations to develop realistic expectations for their workplace language training programmes.

William Martin's poetry is inspired by the social, cultural, and religious life of Northumbria, past and present, from myth, from Anglo-Saxon literature and art, children's games, ballads and street songs, and the history and struggles of pit communities, with a wider concern for a society losing its common ground, its rituals and rites of passage.

William Martin's poetry is inspired by the social, cultural, and religious life of Northumbria, past and present, from myth, from Anglo-Saxon literature and art, children's games, ballads and street songs, and the history and struggles of pit communities, with a wider concern for a society losing its common ground, its rituals and rites of passage.

In this volume William Martin uses his own experience of combating prostate cancer as a vehicle for conveying medical information about the disease and its treatment. He shares the fear he faced as he contemplated the choices before him, and seeks to offer other men encouragement and guidance.

Emphasizing each country's individual conditions, the contributors suggest that it is unusual for semi-peripheral states to move into the "core" world-economy. They present the thesis that the conditions which were necessary to achieve semi-peripheral status often prevent further advances.

An account of the 1916 Battle of Verdun, the bloodiest battle between the French and German forces during World War I. It explores the origins of the battle, the German and the French armies, their plans, and the battle and its aftermath, and takes a look at the battlefield today.