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Author(s):Davies, Kent R.
Author Affiliation:Freelance Business Writer, Phoenix
Title:Under pressure: Tough economic times can take their toll on employees. Keeping spirits high can be an important (and overlooked) task for superintendents
Section:GCM extra
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Source:Golf Course Management. Vol. 78, No. 9, September 2010, p. 82, 84, 86.
Publishing Information:Lawrence, KS: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
# of Pages:3
Related Web URL:http://www.aegreenkeepers.com/descargas/revistas/41.pdf#page=54
    Last checked: 12/22/2011
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    Notes: Greenkeepers version, in Spanish
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Communications; Economic profile; Employee relations; Futures; Golf course budgets; Golf course superintendents; Personnel management; Staff motivation
Abstract/Contents:Encourages golf course superintendents to communicate actively with employees as a potential means of tackling anxiety and economy related mental stress. Provides several suggestions to possibly achieve higher staff morale, highlighting setting a positive tone and presenting facts and information clearly and openly to staff members. Warns that "unmanaged rumor mills can be your greatest enemy...The truth, when delivered in a timely manner, is effective at counteracting destructive organizational rumors."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Translated and reprinted in Greenkeepers, 41 Octubre 2011, p. 54-56 with translated title "La plantilla, bajo presión", Lang: Spanish
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Davies, K. R. 2010. Under pressure: Tough economic times can take their toll on employees. Keeping spirits high can be an important (and overlooked) task for superintendents. Golf Course Manage. 78(9):p. 82, 84, 86.
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