by Francis Joseph Aguilar (1988)
"Since this comprehensive overview of general management was published, the business world has witnessed major changes: an accelerated drive toward global business operations among leading North American, Western European, and Pacific Rim firms, a proliferation of new strategic alliances, the continuing revolution in information and communications technologies, the diminished role of junk bonds, and a newfound emphasis on business ethics and corporate governance have all meant dramatic readjustment in the corporate world. The second edition of General Managers in Action addresses these changes and offers a wealth of new materials and choice case studies developed at the Harvard Business School focusing on industry and competitive analysis and the job of the general manager. Three new chapters discuss the growing need for general managers to strive for world-class competitive advantage in global business activities, the major concerns general managers face in deciding how to ensure sound financial policies and structure in the context of the firm's overall corporate strategy, and the often conflicting interests and responsibilities of general managers and boards of directors for U.S. publicly-owned corporations as they face large and sometimes unexpected changes in public expectations. Other chapters have been expanded to provide more extensive coverage of ethics, strategic alliances, Europe 1992, company capabilities and value chain analysis, and the management of change. An ideal text for management seminars and MBA courses, the second edition of General Managers in Action is also an invaluable reference for executives and for anyone who needs to understand general management and the challenges that top executives face."--BOOK JACKET.
Matthew Glew et al
Human Resources is an activity-based text that provides the content required for full coverage of Unit 4 of the Advanced Business GNVQ. It is written precisely to the revised 1995 NCVQ specifications.
Sylvester Damus
Biographies of over 400 chairmen, directors, auditors, accountants, engineering consultants, civil and mechanical engineering staff, etc., of Argentine railways, with over 200 with portraits.
Casey Ichniowski ... [et al
"This volume contributes to a growing consensus about effective workplace practices. The volume combines detailed studies of single industries (automobile assembly, apparel, and machine tools) with cross-industry studies of financial performance. Compared with most past investigations, the research described here has better measures of both workplace practices and organizational performance. The contributors find that systems of innovative human resource management practices can have large effects on business performance. Success comes not from any single innovation, but from a coherent system encompassing pay, training, and employee involvement."--BOOK JACKET.
Todd A. Conkright, MA, CPT
In order for your company to achieve its goals, you need the right people in the right places, motivated to achieve success. Once you have the right talent, they need something from you - consistent, inspired, and effective leadership. While this sounds like common knowledge, many businesses run below standards they once held high for themselves because of inconsistent leadership, lack of accountability, and poor customer service. Learn how to grow your business and ensure your employees are performing their best by: 1) Defining your staffing needs; 2) Knowing what metrics and results to measure; 3) Coaching for maximum performance; 4) Providing positive discipline.