EVERYTHING A MANAGER NEEDS TO KNOW?

摘要

First, a confession: I'm not an encyclopedia kind of guy. Even in my high school days, I'd always prefer to dive into original research rather than rely on a synopsis of an event, a person's life, or an idea. Second, the easy accessibility of information on the Internet has made encyclopedias far less useful. That said, Business: The Ultimate Resource really is the ultimate business encyclopedia―an eight-pound doorstop that attempts to simplify the harried manager's search for information and answers. In one big place, Business provides readers with nearly 140 "best-practice" essays that purportedly offer the latest thinking on everything from lean manufacturing to scenario planning. There are 116 "management checklists" that give answers to everyday business challenges, ranging from writing a report to collecting debts.