In Their Time The Greatest Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century

Name: In Their Time The Greatest Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
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ISBN: 9781591393450

ISBN-10: 1591393450

ISBN-13: 9781591393450

Edition: 2005

Authors: Anthony J. Mayo, Nitin Nohria

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From little known heroes to legends like Sam Walton and Bill Gates, this absorbing book weaves history, economics, and personality to reveal the secrets behind the success of the last century's greatest American business leaders. The authors show that a key to success was "contextual intelligence": the ability to "read" and understand the context of the times and seize the unique opportunities within them.Leadership titles sell well for us, and this book should get strong review attentionPowerful Resource: canon of the 20th century's greatest business leaders in one volumeAbsorbing read: the stories include both well known and unfamiliar leadersNew Leadership Theory: many leadership…

Book details

List price: $40.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Publication date: 10/4/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Introduction



1900-09


The Powerful Pioneers of a New Consumer Revolution



1910-19


Taking up the Charge Exploring the New Frontier



1920-29


From Prosperity to Despair



1930-39


Survival Through Adaptation and Renewal



1940-49


Reaching New Heights Through Standardization



1950-59


Feeding the Machine of Consumption



1960-69


Business in a Bubble



1970-79


Managing Through the Malaise



1980-89


Restoring Glory in American Business



1990-99


The New Three R's of Business


Reengineering, Restructuring, and Reality Check


Epilogue


Will History Repeat Itself?


Appendix


Methodology