Negative Behavior in Corporate America - A Book Review

Negativity is everywhere in the workforce, especially as we emerge from this latest global economic financial meltdown and recession. Of course, too much negativity in the work place can cause inefficiencies, loss of productivity, and a downward spiraling with regards to profits. If this is something that concerns you, as much as it concerns me as a shareholder of many large corporations, then I'd like to recommend a very good book to you. This is a book that I actually own, and the name of the book is;"Corporate Negaholic - How to Deal Successfully with Negative Colleagues, Managers, and Corporations" by Cherie Carter Scott, 1991.The author suggests that "negaholics" are like a cancer in corporations and that they can become a pandemic if they are not stopped. Much of this is part of the "blame game" that goes on due to corporate ladder climbing. The book talks about how to spot problem people, and problem departments within business units. That explains how to deal with the
issues prior to them getting out of control. It also explains how to manage negative employees and how too much ladder climbing competition from folks on the same team can cause issues.The author also explains what to do when one large Corporation merges with another large Corporation which has negative employees, who are not happy with the merger, and are literally out to sabotage the company. The author also expresses 10 characteristics and signs of a dysfunctional Corporation. And lastly, how to know if you are a negative person and part of the problem; and if so how to change yourself, help your career, your colleagues, and your company succeed in the marketplace.This is a great book, and I've enjoyed reading it very much. Perhaps, you will please consider this and add it to your business library as well. Think on it.

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Managed print services tips – additional problem solving

For companies outsourcing managed print services, one of the primary services utilised is printer problem troubleshooting. Printers often develop problems, and MPS companies will be able to identify problems and fix them, as well as maintain the printers to ensure that problems are prevented where necessary. In addition to printers however, certain other machines are also included in the MPS service umbrella, all of which use paper and print resources.
 
The following machines are all prone to their own issues – including the most common problems listed below:
 

Fax problems

 
The most common fax problems occur while sending and/or receiving faxes. You can start resolving these fax issues by checking the telephone cord that connects the machine – try plugging a telephone into this line to see if there is a dial tone; if there is no dial tone then it is most likely a line issue. Other issues include malfunctioning wall jacks, which act as a junction in the fax line system – your managed print services company will be able to check this, and arrange for it to be fixed or replaced if needs be. Broken or worn lamps in the fax machine can also cause problems with sending and receiving of faxes. Yet another common problem is paper jams inside the fax machine. This could be within the document feed compartment, or the printing compartment, and causes paper to jam inside the machine. Try gently pulling the paper in the direction that it moves, while the fax machine is running. If this still persists, you know it's time to call in the MPS. The last type
of problems you may have is printed pages marked with streaks or ink spots – this could be caused by leaking toner or ink – check the ink cartridges in the machine to see that they are placed correctly, and replace if the problem still persists.

Phone problems

 
Another area covered by managed print services is phone problems. Switchboards and PBX systems especially can be prone to problems, with calls not going through, print outs not working properly and many other issues being reported. MPS companies are able to audit phone systems to help companies track all calls made within certain departments, and a fault PBX can cause many delays or issues. If you experience any problems with your phone system that is not connected to your phone line, contact your MPS company to have them investigate the system.
 

Copier problems

 
Whether you have an old Canon copier, or a new all in one fax-printer-copier machine, the copier also plays a key role in managed print services solutions. The most common type of issues with copiers is problems with the paper feed, with jams, paper level not being read correctly, paper double-feeding into the machine and other related issues all common. Ink levels can also be affected, causing ghost copying or very faint copies – or even too dark copies. Copiers can also sometimes produce all white or all black pages, an issue that is sometimes caused by the toner levels. A good MPS will be able to identify the problem, and troubleshoot to get the copier back up and running in no times. Copier management and auditing is just one of many services offered by managed print services companies.

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Best Selling Author Tami Hoag - Author Biographies

Tami Hoag was born Tami Mikkelson on January 20, 1959 and spent her adolescence in a small town of about a 1,000 people and no stoplights, in southeastern Minnesota. Her father was an insurance agent. She graduated high school and married her high school sweetheart, Daniel Hoag. She wanted to go to college, but it never happened.Tami Hoag began her career writing romantic comedy and became on of the "Divas", along with Eileen Dreyer, Elizabeth Grayson and Kimberly Cates. Tami says, "No matter what may change in our careers or in our personal lives, the Divas remain a constant source of support for each other." Tami often acknowledges them in her books.Later Tami started writing suspense. Tami says that she likes the complexity of characters and being able to explore the darker side of human minds. She said there was a gradual progression. She would put small amounts of suspense in her romance books. Then she went into more complex, deeper stories.After 20 romance novels Tami
had five best selling suspense novels. In fact those five novels appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers List in 20 months!Tami says she has a vast reference library, books and videos, on law enforcement and procedures. She says she prefers hands on research such as interviewing people and absorbing their job cultures and attitudes.Tami says that she has a lot of varying interests. She loves psychology, law, music and interior design. She says, "...which makes being a writer the perfect job because I get to take a turn being anything I want via a character."Tami and her husband make their home on a 70 acre horse farm in Charlottesville, Virginia. They own several horses and a variety of pets. They also have a home in Los Angeles, California. Tami says her husband, after working 17 years as a computer programmer, now works for her taking care of the business stuff. They have no children.In an interview for Expanded Books, Megan Hinder says of Tami Hoag's psychological th
rillers, "Her books captivate readers with crisp writing, fascinating characters and lightening paced action. They keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end."Bibliography:Series:HennessyThe Trouble with J.J. (1988)Magic (1990)Quaid HorsesRumor Has It (1988)Man of Her Dreams (1989)Tempestuous (1990)Rainbow ChasersHeart of Gold (1990)Keeping Company (1990)Reilly's Return (1990)DoucettThe Restless Heart (1991)Lucky's Lady (1992)Cry Wolf (1993)Deer Lake Night Sins (1995)Guilty as Sin (1996)Kovac/LiskaAshes to Ashes (1999)Dust to Dust (2000)Prior Bad Acts (2006)Elena Estes Dark Horse (2002)The Alibi Man (2007)Stand Alone Novels:McKnight in Shining Armor (1988)Mismatch (1989)Straight from the Heart (1989)Sarah's Sin (1991)Heart of Dixie (1991)Still Waters (1992)Taken by Storm (1992)The Last White Knight (1992)Dark Paradise (1994)A Thin Dark Line (1997)Kill the Messenger (2004)Deeper Than Dead (2009)

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