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Lessons from the Heart of American Business: A Roadmap for Managers in the 21st Century

Hardback

Main Details

Title Lessons from the Heart of American Business: A Roadmap for Managers in the 21st Century
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charles Madigan
By (author) Gerald Greenwald
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Management and management techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9780446525442
ClassificationsDewey:658
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Imprint Little, Brown & Company
Publication Date 1 February 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

One of America's most respected executives offers his management insights on how to do business now -- and into the next century.Since taking over as chairman and chief executive officer of United Airlines, Gerald Greenwald has seen operating margins and productivity go up, labor grievances go down, and the stock price more than double. In LESSONS FROM THE HEART OF AMERICAN BUSINESS, Greenwald shares his extraordinary experiences and insights on how businesses in America operate today. He discusses such pressing management issues as: An aging workforce Corporate ethics Dealing with layoffs Building trust with employees Office politicsGreenwald also explores business practices and behavior in the second half of the 20th century, and the important lessons they can teach business folks about how to manage in the future.