Stuart Crainer
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The Ultimate Book of Business Gurus is a completely original A-to-Z guide filled with 50 succinct biographies and 60 mini-profiles of the most fascinating and influential business thinkers - from historical figures like Sun-Tzu to contemporary gurus like Peter Senge - along with clear summaries of their intriguing theories. But this book is NOT just a breathy recitation of big egos and grand ideas. You'll also find smart, balanced assessments of how...
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"Crainer shows us that a careful study of the history of management holds vital clues to its future. There are lessons to be learned from early giants such as Henri Fayol, originator of the fourteen general principles of management, and from more contemporary figures such as W. Edwards Deming, the American whose concept of Total Quality Management revolutionized the Japanese auto industry. Decade after decade, Crainer points out, each new trend in...