{"product_id":"business-and-buddhism-joan-marques-9781138786066","title":"Business and Buddhism","description":"\u003cem\u003eBusiness and Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e explores alternative ways of leading in the aftermath of the Great Recession and the many stories of fraud and greed that emerged. The book explores shifts in business perspectives as more value is placed on soft skills like emotional intelligence and listening, and introduces the reader to the principles in Buddhist philosophy that can be applied in the workplace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddhist practices are increasingly understood as spiritual, rather than religious per se. In fact, Buddhism is alternately referred to as a philosophy or psychology. In this book, Marques explores the value of applying the positive psychology of Buddhism to work settings. She outlines the ways in which it offers highly effective solutions to addressing important management and organizational behavior related issues, but also flags up critical areas for caution. For example, Buddhism is non-confrontational, and promotes detachment. How can business leaders negotiate these principles in light of the demands of modern day pressures? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes end of chapter questions to promote reflection and critical thinking, and examples of Buddhist leaders in action. It will prove a captivating read for students of organizational behavior, management, leadership, diversity and ethics, as well as business consultants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joan Marques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138786063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138786066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2015","brand":"Joan Marques","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48087771087103,"sku":"9781138786066","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a098cd8e-91c3-43c6-a7ea-f3a11afee093.jpg?v=1769101312","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/business-and-buddhism-joan-marques-9781138786066","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}