TY - BOOK AU - Benfari, Robert. TI - Understanding and changing your management style: assessments and tools for self-development SN - 9781118399460 U1 - 658.409BEN PY - 2013/// CY - San Francisco PB - Jossey-Bass KW - Executive ability N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-336) and index N2 - An update of the classic book that reveals the 6 keys to successful management In this new edition of his best-selling book, Robert Benfari explains that the best mangers are not born that way but share a mix of characteristics that can be analyzed, understood, and most importantly changed. He identifies the six characteristics of successful managers (Psychological Type; Needs/Motivation; Use of Power; Conflict Style; Our Basic Values; and Our Reaction to Stress) and uses these building blocks to show how anyone can use personality-specific strategies for resolving conflicts, solving problems, managing stress, handling difficult situations at work, and positively influencing others ER -