Get to Know Your Employee

Secrets of a Successful Company
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-49292-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 262 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

Get to Know Your Employee: Secrets of a Successful Company addresses the critical and often overlooked psychological factors that influence organizational performance and employee relations. Drawing on cutting-edge research in organizational psychology, neuroscience, and developmental science, this reference provides a comprehensive analysis of how early life experiences, repressed fears, and defensive behaviors can undermine workplace efficiency, creativity, and well-being. The book fills a crucial gap by revealing the hidden causes of organizational challenges that traditional management strategies often overlook. The reference is structured to guide readers through a logical progression, beginning with foundational concepts and the unknowns that must be recognized.

Subsequent chapters examine the role of early experiences and brain development, the impact of parenting styles, and the mechanisms by which early stress translates into defensive behaviors. The text further explores motivational loops, approach-avoidance behaviors, and the neuroscientific underpinnings of workplace dynamics. Practical solutions are presented for managers and leaders, including methods for reassuring employees, building job satisfaction, and strengthening organizational culture. Appendices, references, and supportive figures enhance the utility of the content.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Musek, Janek

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. Early Experiences
3. Mechanisms
4. Loops and Cycling
5. Solutions

Über Autor(innen)

Musek, Janek
Dr. Janek Musek is Professor Emeritus at
the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He
obtained his PhD in Psychology from the
University of Ljubljana and brings nearly
five decades of experience in behavioral
and organizational psychology. His teaching
experience spans personality psychology,
differential psychology, motivation and
emotion, and cognitive psychology. During
his tenure at the University of Ljubljana, he
served as Head of the Department of Psychology, Vice-Dean of the Faculty
of Arts and Sciences, and Vice-Rector of the University of Ljubljana. He is the cofounder of the Institute of Ethics and Values Jože Trontelj (IEV) and the Institute of Personality Psychology. He is best known for his
development of the General Personality Factor theory, which illustrates the interconnection of the Big Five dimensions of personality. He is globally recognized for his contributions to organizational stress management, wellbeing,
and psychological health.