The Seven Deadly Sins Of Management

Author Rene Tissen , By (author)  Jonathan Ellis

Format Paperback | 208 pages

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Publication 01 May 2003

Lust, Wrath, Sloth, Covetousness, Gluttony, Envy, Pride - just as the seven deadly sins conspire to destroy our soul in daily life, so they conspire to bring down our business. This book contains warnings about current management practice and thinking, exposing the underlying sins that have led to the mediocre performance of so many managers and companies, or even to corporate failure. Examples of saints and sinners in the business world, along with a 'sin-o-meter', enable you to discover your management sin rating. And there is a wealth of helpful advice on how to avoid the seven deadly sins of management in the future. At a time when there is much criticism of the way business is conducted, this book provides invaluable lessons on how important it is for managers to reconsider their attitudes and methods.