Managing in the Next Society
Author: Peter F. Drucker
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ISBN: 0312289774
Publisher: Truman Talley Books (July, 2002)
Sales Rank: 65,041
Average Customer Rating: 4.36 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent foresight
Mr. Drucker is probably the most experienced Management Consultant, teacher and Guru who has traveled through business transformations of the twentieth century. In his characteristic style of narration, with exceptional command over facts and the English language, he is once again at his best in this book - a collection of his recent articles on the new economy and the future of Society. Starting from the invention of the steam engine ( James Watt - 1776), the steam boat ( 1807) to the first railroad ( 1829), the first article "Beyond the information Revolution" describes similarities between the Industrial revolution and the Information Revolution. Moore's law is applicable to the computer's processing power today. A similar phenomenon happened to the cost and productivity of textiles in the Industrial age. Since then, the global economies have transformed completely and today we have a knowledge-based society. The decline of Agriculture during the Industrial age is similar to the decline of Manufacturing in the last four decades. What lies ahead, in terms of demographic, social, economic and business scenarios, during the next three decades makes fascinating reading. If you are in a hurry to find out what is in store, you may visit the last chapter directly. But the journey is more exciting than the destination. Please take the railroad powered by the steam engine and enjoy the lovely trip.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Managing in the Next Century by Peter Drucker
Peter Drucker integrates modern information technology with the
business and organizational dynamics of the present and future.
For instance, he explains how E-Commerce is to information
services as the rails were to the Industrial Revolution.
For sure, we are in the throes of a modern information revolution
according to Drucker. People can purchase autos by E-mail
through CarDirect and commerce is growing exponentially on
E-bay. According to Drucker, the new economy is not here yet; however, it is approaching like a speeding train. The author
cautions us not to reject the unexpected success because it
may not be an outgrowth of your earlier planning. Drucker
encourages companies to develop and reward the entrepreneurial
spirit. He indicates the importance of preserving autonomy
in institutions. In addition, he cites strategies for dealing
with fragmentation in organizations. The present and future
work force will consist of knowledge workers having vastly different perspectives than employees of the past. This book
is perfect for anyone daring to peer into the future of
organizational dynamics.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Drucker strikes gold again!
Mr. Drucker has done it again. This books dispels all those olde management rules and tells you how to manage for sucess. Drucker continues to guide us to higer heights with this book. Truly amazing. Similar Products
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