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Managers & Mantras: One Company's Struggle for Simplicity

by Charlotte Butler
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A deep dive into corporate management failures.

If you're keen on understanding the intricate world of corporate management and seeking a narrative that's more thrilling than theoretical, "Managers & Mantras" reveals the inner workings of Inchcape with a sense of drama and introspection. It doesn't just recount successes and missteps; it plunges you into the core of business decision-making, making it a riveting and educational read for anyone interested in the real-life dynamics that guide, and sometimes derail, a global corporation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Managers & Mantras: One Company's Struggle for Simplicity

by Charlotte Butler
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ISBN: 9780471835585
Author: Charlotte Butler
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 2000-01-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Entrepreneurship, Biography, Memoir, Management, Leadership, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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"The authors have done something I have always wanted to do. Tell it as it is in a less than successful diversified company. This story of Inchcape is a goldmine, offering the chance to test all one's pet theories about management. A must read for students of how to win and lose money in business." Andrew Campbell Director Ashridge Strategic Management Centre "This is a business book with a difference and I commend it strongly not just to those connected with global companies but to a wider audience as well-it is a thoroughly good read!!" Sir Colin Chandler Chairman Vickers plc "It is the ultimate case study-amazing detail written with authority and competence. A must read for managers of people." Simon Murray Former Executive Chairman Deutsche Bank Group (Asia-Pacific) "Rarely has there been a business book which could be described as 'a real page-turner'. This is a glorious exception. Instead of the usual self-important reworking of the latest management theory, the authors have produced a gripping human drama." Brian J. Dawes Managing Director Quintiles China "The whole saga forced me to reflect about the function and effectiveness of management education. This is a study which, though highly readable and entertaining, will haunt our trade for a long time." Masaaki Hirano Professor Waseda University Business School, Tokyo "Here is an example of that rare kind of book-the management novel-except that
 

A deep dive into corporate management failures.

If you're keen on understanding the intricate world of corporate management and seeking a narrative that's more thrilling than theoretical, "Managers & Mantras" reveals the inner workings of Inchcape with a sense of drama and introspection. It doesn't just recount successes and missteps; it plunges you into the core of business decision-making, making it a riveting and educational read for anyone interested in the real-life dynamics that guide, and sometimes derail, a global corporation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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