Rethink the art of management

Author: Thomas Morris and Yu Min
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: In today's strategy-driven and trend-oriented business environment, if the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle were to run a company, how would he handle problems? Starting from this hypothetical scenario, the authors attempt to provide modern business leaders with a new perspective to re-examine the essence of commercial activities and return to the "fundamentals" of things. Based on the most important values in human nature, they seek a management approach that never goes out of style. The book quotes the words of many ancient and modern philosophers, many of whose insights have stood the test of time and still sound powerful and effective at the end of the 20th century. "Wisdom," as the saying goes, is to make correct judgments about the present and adapt to the future. The person who said this was not someone from the competitive era of the late 20th century but a Roman poet from over 2,800 years ago, Homer. How fitting this is for people entering the 21st century. Modern people may not be smarter than those in the past, but philosophers have left behind many experiences and insights. If we learn to apply the wisdom of the ancients, it will surely help us face challenges and win the future.