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A compilation of 3M voices, memories, facts and experiences from the company's first 100 years.
The authors contend that Japanese firms are successful because they are innovative--and not merely masters of imitation as some think--and because they create new knowledge and use it to produce successful products and technologies. Illustrations.
Learning is increasingly seen as crucial to the success of organisations but many studies of the subject offer very little empirical evidence to substantiate this. Based upon in-depth research, including over seventy interviews with managers and employees, Organisational Learning and Effectiveness is an original and comprehensive analysis of learning organisations. Contents include: * detailed case studies of five major international companies: Coca-Cola and Schweppes Beverages, 3M, Siebe, Mayflower and Morgan Crucible * the intellectual origins of organisational learning * best practice in organisational learning * the importance of leadership roles and skills *a critical examination of the usefulness and relevance of organisational learning and effectiveness. Integrating management theory and practice, this volume is an extremely valuable resource for all those with an interest in organisational behaviour and human resource development.
For the first time, Sir George Buckley, one of the world's most respected business leaders and Chairman, President and Chief Executive of 3M, shares the 6-step plan he used to perform one of the most dramatic turnarounds in business history. In 2005 George Buckley took over 3M, the technology conglomerate behind products such as Post It Notes, Scotch Tape and Scotch Brite. The company was in trouble and dramatically underperforming. Under George's tenure, 3M has undergone a dramatic transformation and achieved a record growth rate for 2011. As well as mapping out the esteemed turnaround story of the $30 billion multinational conglomerate, "Futureproof "will show readers how they can practically apply George's methods to grow their own business, no matter how big or small, no matter what industry. Written by one of the leading voices on the subject, this book shares practical insights into strategic growth through innovation, preparation for surviving in a changing economic climate and invites you to gain a real understanding of where your business is and - less obviously but more importantly - what your business is.
Show Me the Money is the definitive business journalism textbook that offers hands-on advice and insights into the job of a business journalist. Chris Roush draws on his experience as both a business journalist and educator to explain how to cover businesses, industry and the economy, as well as where to find sources of information for stories and how to take financial information and make it work for a story. Updates to the third edition include: Inclusion of timely issues related to real estate; Additional examples from websites and other nontraditional business media such as BuzzFeed and Quartz; Tips from professional business journalists including Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times and Jennifer Forsyth of The Wall Street Journal. Essential for both undergraduate and graduate courses in business journalism and professional business journalism newsrooms, Show Me the Money is a must-read for reporters, editors and students who want to learn the ins and outs of how to cover public and private companies. Additional materieals, including a sample syllabus and additional links and tips for students can be found at https://www.routledge.com/products/9781138188389
I'm A Shareholder is a unique and experiential way to teach kids about the stock market. It's colorful, it's fun, and it's the only kids book that can be coupled with a share of stock, whether it is from GiveAshare.com or stock held in a brokerage account. In fact, the book comes with coupon for $20 off the students first share of stock in a company they love. This NAPPA award winning book teaches the basics about stocks, what it means to be a shareholder, and the experiences that come with stock ownership. Teachers, parents, and grandparents who want to teach their kids to be savers and investors rather than spenders should buy this book! See the stellar reviews on Amazon.com .