The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris - an era of sweeping change that saw Scotland's national pastime become one of the rare games played around the world, told against the backdrop of the passionate rivalry between Scotland and England.
This book argues that if we are to think differently about management, we must first rewrite management history.
The Strategy Pathfinder is built around micro-cases of real-life problems faced by companies and executives. These micro-cases help readers to engage with the kinds of situations they will encounter in their working lives while provoking discussions about key theoretical themes. Original presentation and design makes this an essential companion for both the business-school classroom and the executive briefcase. The Strategy Pathfinder brings experienced and potential executives alike an instant guide to the concepts and techniques they need to know.
Young Tom Morris, the son of the legendary pioneer of golf, Tom Morris, was golf's first superstar.
Images of Strategy develops an innovative and multi-faceted approach to strategic management which will enable students to use and develop interesting and wide-ranging applications alongside some of the latest ideas and analysis. An innovative and multi-functional approach to strategic management. Approaches strategy from different viewpoints: functional, eg technology and systems management, marketing, accounting and HRM, and analytical, eg organization theory, game theory and knowledge management Helps students to analyse, integrate and apply the many competing functional elements of strategic choice in today's world. Includes case examples to illustrate the chapters. Provides further reading sections and student questions Written by a team of top management scholars with many years of successful MBA teaching experience. Further lecturer resources and links, including case analyses and Power Point slides, are available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/cummings
Debunks and uncovers a number of enduring myths about famous theorists such as Adam Smith and Abraham Maslow in an informal, conversational and often humorous way.
A visual and interactive guide to building and communicating strategies that actually work YOUR STRATEGY HAS SEVEN SECONDS TO CAPTIVATE ITS AUDIENCE So how are you going to present it? A big wordy document? A lengthy address? Slides full of bullet points? The best way to engage and involve people is through pictures.
From the Conservation Movement to Climate Change
Sustainable management has deep historical roots, tracing back to the foundations of civilization rather than being a modern invention. It played a crucial role in the early development of management science in the 20th century. By exploring this overlooked history, the book aims to provide a richer understanding and stronger basis for advancing sustainable management practices today, emphasizing the continuity and relevance of these principles over time.
Focusing on the interplay between leadership theory and practice, the book emphasizes the importance of context in effective leadership. It critiques the tendency of scholars to apply universal principles without considering specific circumstances. By addressing this oversight, the author presents a new framework that integrates contextual factors into leadership theorizing, aiming to enhance both understanding and application of leadership in diverse environments.