00968nam a2200109Ia 4500080002200000100002000022245007400042260006000116300002000176520064100196583002100837  aLRC 12.04.01 M135  aMc Donald, John  aCalling a halt to mindless change : a plea for commonsense management  bAmerican Management Association InternationalaNew York  axi, [1], 244 p.  aExamines 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.  c9/28/01kTESSA_H