"J.R. Ewing of evening TV Soap Opera notoriety, has become the stereotype of the individual who "lives by robbing, plundering or preying on other humans". He will do virtually anything for power and money".It tells the reader how to detect and handle people, in the world of Business, who act like J.R. Ewing.The stereotypes do apply, however, to all working environments, and you and your co- workers will recognize some of these types of personalities.