Cognitive Therapy

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This paper begins with a review of Johnson's book, looking at how we handle change in the workplace. It summarizes and explains the parable used by Johnson to represent the striving for success and our reactions to change. The paper then moves on to another book on cognitive therapy "What would Machiavelli Do?" by Stanley Bing. The processes involved in cognitive therapy are explained and they are applied to Johnson's parable. The paper looks at positive ways of viewing change and lists seven points on how to handle change successfully. The paper gives criticisms on Johnson's book and contrasts it with Bing's satirical book on how to "get ahead" in business. It gives a synopsis of Bing's book, highlighting differences between Johnson's approach and that of Bing. The paper concludes by using the example of the recent experiences of Christopher Reeves to sum up the ideas evident in both books that encourage a change in business outlook and that lead to success.

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"Anyone who has been working in the business world for more than a few years knows change is inevitable. We take a job believing we will have a 40-hour week, but demands change and we're expected to work 45 or even 50 hours. Or we are hired by a supervisor we like, only to find that the supervisor transfers, retires, or is fired, Perhaps we work with a team of people for several years when a team member is replaced. The new person doesn't do things the way the old team member did, causing friction and discord."

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