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Lessons from the Heart of American Business: A Roadmap for Managers in the 21st Century
Hardback
Main Details
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Lessons from the Heart of American Business: A Roadmap for Managers in the 21st Century
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Charles Madigan
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By (author) Gerald Greenwald
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Management and management techniques |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780446525442
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| Classifications | Dewey:658 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Little, Brown & Company
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| Imprint |
Little, Brown & Company
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| Publication Date |
1 February 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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.
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