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Calling a halt to mindless change : a plea for commonsense management

By:

Mc Donald, John

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: American Management Association International New YorkDescription: xi, [1], 244 pAction note:

9/28/01 TESSA_H

Summary: Examines various management philosophies and techniques which have been presented over time as the ultimate solutions to various management ills. Includes specialization, corporate office, reengineering, scientific management, and long-term business planning; and points out the deficiencies of each technique/philosophy. Examines the nature of change, and suggests 6 evolutions that need to be watched, including the technological evolution, and the evolution of rising expectations. Advocates the need to anticipate and, where feasible, pursue change using commonsense management, based on intelligent, studied analysis and action.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Monograph	CARICOM Documentation Centre	LRC 12.04.01 M135 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	0000000017803

Examines various management philosophies and techniques which have been presented over time as the ultimate solutions to various management ills. Includes specialization, corporate office, reengineering, scientific management, and long-term business planning; and points out the deficiencies of each technique/philosophy. Examines the nature of change, and suggests 6 evolutions that need to be watched, including the technological evolution, and the evolution of rising expectations. Advocates the need to anticipate and, where feasible, pursue change using commonsense management, based on intelligent, studied analysis and action.

9/28/01 TESSA_H

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