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What Were They Thinking? Unconventional Wisdom About Management

by Jeffrey Pfeffer
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What Were They Thinking? Unconventional Wisdom About Management
What Were They Thinking? Unconventional Wisdom About Management

Dissecting misconceptions in modern management thinking.

"What Were They Thinking?" is more than just a critique—it's a dive into the common missteps in corporate strategy led by anecdotal evidence and research that can transform your company's approach. If you're ready to question the status quo and eager for wisdom to guide you past the pitfalls that snag so many, this book by Jeffrey Pfeffer is your page-turning companion for smarter management decisions. Its concise chapters make it an easy yet potent read for anyone in a leadership role or aiming for one.

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.

What Were They Thinking? Unconventional Wisdom About Management

by Jeffrey Pfeffer
$8.90
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ISBN: 9781422103128
Authors: Jeffrey Pfeffer
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Date of Publication: 2007-07-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Management, Leadership, Business, Business, Leadership, Management
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 111 readers)

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Every day companies and their leaders fail to capitalize on opportunities because they misunderstand the real sources of business success. Based on his popular column in Business 2.0, Jeffrey Pfeffer delivers wise and timely business commentary that challenges conventional wisdom while providing data and insights to help companies make smarter decisions. The book contains a series of short chapters filled with examples, data, and insights that challenge questionable assumptions and much conventional management wisdom. Each chapter also provides guidelines about how to think more deeply and intelligently about critical management issues. Covering topics ranging from managing people to leadership to measurement and strategy, it’s good organizational advice, delivered by Dr. Pfeffer himself.
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Dissecting misconceptions in modern management thinking.

"What Were They Thinking?" is more than just a critique—it's a dive into the common missteps in corporate strategy led by anecdotal evidence and research that can transform your company's approach. If you're ready to question the status quo and eager for wisdom to guide you past the pitfalls that snag so many, this book by Jeffrey Pfeffer is your page-turning companion for smarter management decisions. Its concise chapters make it an easy yet potent read for anyone in a leadership role or aiming for one.

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.