Corporate Witch Doctors - The Most Authoritative Critique of Contemporary Management Gurus and Thinkers

Author: Wardley
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Exploring the vast array of books on management and the multitude of management theories, can you name a few? With masters of management walking all around, whom should you trust? This book distills management theories from various schools, presenting them in clear and concise language. It interprets and critiques the thoughts of these masters, guiding you to verify the practicality of theories and teaching you how to apply master concepts and successful corporate experiences. No need to gulp it down in one go or spend years studying—easily appreciate the masters' style and flex their high-level strategies.
The book "Corporate Sorcerers" introduces the history of the field of corporate management with simple and flowing prose while also offering insights into the future. Its content is remarkably broad, covering nearly all management theories and the "sorcerers" who proposed them, along with critiques. Particularly, the author presents their own perspectives on the historical context in which these theories emerged and the reasons behind their rise and fall, offering profound insights. Reading this book not only provides a bird's-eye view of these figures and theories but also deepens your understanding and reflection on the survival space and development strategies of corporate management.
This book is a thorough examination of the ecosystem of the global management academia, meticulously exploring an industry worth billions of dollars annually! It is also a detailed review of the evolution of contemporary management classics, from Sloan, Drucker, and Peters to contemporary renowned management masters like Ohmae, Senge, and Charles Handy. More importantly, it is a guide to dispelling confusion in the corporate world. If you firmly believe in master theories but struggle to find the right answers for your business, this book offers both the reasons and solutions.
Exploring the vast array of books on management and the multitude of management theories, can you name a few? With masters of management walking all around, whom should you trust? This book distills management theories from various schools, presenting them in clear and concise language. It interprets and critiques the thoughts of these masters, guiding you to verify the practicality of theories and teaching you how to apply master concepts and successful corporate experiences. No need to gulp it down in one go or spend years studying—easily appreciate the masters' style and flex their high-level strategies.
The book "Corporate Sorcerers" introduces the history of the field of corporate management with simple and flowing prose while also offering insights into the future. Its content is remarkably broad, covering nearly all management theories and the "sorcerers" who proposed them, along with critiques. Particularly, the author presents their own perspectives on the historical context in which these theories emerged and the reasons behind their rise and fall, offering profound insights. Reading this book not only provides a bird's-eye view of these figures and theories but also deepens your understanding and reflection on the survival space and development strategies of corporate management.
This book is a thorough examination of the ecosystem of the global management academia, meticulously exploring an industry worth billions of dollars annually! It is also a detailed review of the evolution of contemporary management classics, from Sloan, Drucker, and Peters to contemporary renowned management masters like Ohmae, Senge, and Charles Handy. More importantly, it is a guide to dispelling confusion in the corporate world. If you firmly believe in master theories but struggle to find the right answers for your business, this book offers both the reasons and solutions.