The Frontiers of Excellence
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The Frontiers of Learning from Companies That Put People First
An acclaimed expert in business management practices, this author is best known as the co-author of the seminal work, 'In Search of Excellence.' His writings delve deeply into proven management techniques, offering readers insightful strategies for effective leadership and organizational success. With a clear, analytical approach, his work provides practical guidance for navigating the complexities of the business world. His contributions make his books essential reading for professionals and aspiring managers alike.







The Frontiers of Learning from Companies That Put People First
The "Greatest Business Book of All Time" (Bloomsbury UK), In Search of Excellence has long been a must-have for the boardroom, business school, and bedside table. Based on a study of forty-three of America's best-run companies from a diverse array of business sectors, In Search of Excellence describes eight basic principles of management -- action-stimulating, people-oriented, profit-maximizing practices -- that made these organizations successful. Joining the HarperBusiness Essentials series, this phenomenal bestseller features a new Authors' Note, and reintroduces these vital principles in an accessible and practical way for today's management reader.
Bestseller amerických autorů je zasvěceným pohledem do práce šéfů 36 úspěšných amerických firem. Jde vlastně o propagaci osmi charakteristických rysů vynikajících podniků: 1. Aktivně jednat 2. Být blízko zákazníkovi 3. Autonomnost a podnikavost 4. Zvyšovat produktivitu prostřednictvím lidí 5. Držet se činností, kde vznikají hodnoty firmy 6. Držet se toho, co firma umí a zná 7. Jednoduché organizační formy, nepočetný stav 8. Umět spojovat řízení "pevnou a volnou uzdou"