Leadership for sustainable futures achieving success in a competitive world
Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach to capitalism and business is seriously flawed a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, U.K
Edward Elgar
2005
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach to capitalism and business is seriously flawed and does not bring the quality of life to individuals and societies that many people seek. But what is the alternative and do business leaders have a different choice? pt. I. Setting the scene -- pt. II. Rhineland leadership practices -- pt. III. Beyond the Rhineland -- pt. IV. The future |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 263 p |
| ISBN: | 9781845421731 9781845425494 9781847200570 1845421736 |