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Stupid Rules - by Natasha Hamilton-Hart (Hardcover)

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  • Our lives are imbued with rules and regulations, some of which are vital and sensible, but others are simply stupid.
  • About the Author: Natasha Hamilton-Hart is a professor in the Department of Management and International Business at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
  • 224 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Organizational Behavior

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About the Book



Our lives are imbued with rules and regulations, some of which are vital and sensible, but others are simply stupid. Natasha Hamilton-Hart navigates the rules maze and challenges us to consider how effective some rules are, and whether we would be better off resorting to the exercise of authority.



Book Synopsis



Our lives are imbued with rules and regulations, some of which are vital and sensible, but others are simply stupid. Time-wasting processes of compliance don't improve anyone's lives or wellbeing and burden companies and organizations with productivity-sapping paperwork. In these instances, we would be better off resorting to the exercise of authority. It is a concept that we are now afraid of, but authority in the right place is a more efficient and transparent option for getting things done.

Natasha Hamilton-Hart navigates the rules-maze that has proliferated in response to crisis and failure in recent decades, challenging us to consider just how ineffective stupid rules are in holding power to account, to improving service delivery, and even in managing the office dress code. A must-read for anyone frustrated by the bureaucratic overload regulations create and for those needing to rethink their approach to management.



About the Author



Natasha Hamilton-Hart is a professor in the Department of Management and International Business at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.15 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Organizational Behavior
Publisher: Agenda Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Natasha Hamilton-Hart
Language: English
Street Date: January 22, 2026
TCIN: 1006318599
UPC: 9781788218764
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-3487
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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