look at Asia's past and present management styles and how they are successfully integrating contemporary management ideas with their own cultural and historical approaches Much has been written regarding Asia’s financial crisis. However, up until July 1997, the region was regarded with envy by much of the world. Many developed countries wished to emulate the consistent double-digit growth ra…
Consultants Means and Schneider examine the changes prompted by the advent of e-business. Case studies look at the effects of these changes on particular companies and major industries. Strategies are presented for expanding markets, leveraging capital, increasing efficiency, and making the most of a company's potential. Chapters describe the de-capitalizing of traditional companies, value-adde…
In view of the spectacular successes of e-business pioneers such as Cisco, FedEx, and Priceline.com, there can no longer be any doubt that the future of business is inextricably bound up with the Internet. Written by the top e-business strategists at KPMG Consulting/Metrius, Digital Transformation provides executives with a road map for leading their companies through the transition from busine…
The Witch Doctors is a one-stop guide to management theories, fads, and the gurus who promote them that will spark controversy, debate, and a dialogue for change. Funny, entertaining and outspoken, this is a book no American worker can afford to miss. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Flaherty (management, Pace U.) synthesizes and analyzes the work of management and business writer Drucker. The account explores three main themes: the formation of Drucker's theory culminating in the 1954 publication of , Drucker's views on strategy and entrepreneurship, and multiple perspectives on executive effectiveness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)