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The Portable MBA in Management
Combines the best of current leadership and management theory and practice. Focuses on the use of people and organizations as ``competitive weapons'' as well as how to generate and sustain the behavior necessary to stay ahead of the competition. Improving subordinate performance, negotiating skills, organizational design, development and change are among the topics covered.
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392 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1993
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September 30, 2016
I'm sure that some people gave this book low marks thinking that most of the content is "obvious". However, those that come at this book after experiencing change in an organization the pain of a dysfunctional can attest the wisdom that Cohen communicates. In the initial chapters he pleads his own case for this, so I will not go into detail about why such a study is important despite being perceived as fluff.
My favorite chapter is the one on "Power Politics and Influence". Particularly, P. 131 which provide a chart of the types of power that is often exerted and the requisites between individuals and situations in which such an attempt will work or flounder. The entire chapter sub-authored by Anne Donnellon is really phenomenal and is probably a tremendous start for game theory in the work place. She really lays out the types of informal power and their potential reactions from others.
I also think that several of the chapters deal well with the gray line that often exists in the decision making processes between ethics and personal gain. So many books will provide insultingly banal examples of this tension and how to approach the decision making process. This one actually addresses the subject head on. These decisions happen. What are the ramifications. How do you look at it short and long term. Really helpful.
While, one would probably still want additional references after reading this guide, as a "Portable MBA" Review of the general topics and major thoughts, I have to give it full marks.
My favorite chapter is the one on "Power Politics and Influence". Particularly, P. 131 which provide a chart of the types of power that is often exerted and the requisites between individuals and situations in which such an attempt will work or flounder. The entire chapter sub-authored by Anne Donnellon is really phenomenal and is probably a tremendous start for game theory in the work place. She really lays out the types of informal power and their potential reactions from others.
I also think that several of the chapters deal well with the gray line that often exists in the decision making processes between ethics and personal gain. So many books will provide insultingly banal examples of this tension and how to approach the decision making process. This one actually addresses the subject head on. These decisions happen. What are the ramifications. How do you look at it short and long term. Really helpful.
While, one would probably still want additional references after reading this guide, as a "Portable MBA" Review of the general topics and major thoughts, I have to give it full marks.
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