Business New Paradigm: The Art of Leading Out of the Crowd and Organizational Change Strategies: The Art of Leading Out of the Crowd and Organizational Change Strategies

Author: Lei
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Around the world, men and women in the business world are dramatically changing their views on the nature of work, leadership, and success. They are transforming daily corporate practices and have long-term plans to reform old systems and values. In the new paradigm, people and their creativity are at the center of the work world, institutions are gaining increasing importance in corporate planning, hierarchical organizational structures are being completely overturned, corporate values are aligning with individual values; leaders are examining this multicultural workplace, seeking new opportunities; business is taking on greater social and environmental responsibilities through its actions. In this insightful collection, authorities from various fields have rethought major business issues, offering us some thought-provoking new perspectives: The comparison between competition and cooperation; The ethical responsibilities of companies; The unique challenges faced by professional women; The essence of ownership; The role of business as a vehicle for social change. The book is interspersed with numerous "profiles" of companies and their leaders, whose vision and strategies provide us with hopeful solutions to navigate the increasingly complex dynamics of business in this turbulent era and unlock its potential.