Thinking In Time: The Uses Of History For Decision Makers
- ISBN-10
- 1451667620
- ISBN-13
- 9781451667622
- Series
- Thinking In Time
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-08-23
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Richard E. Neustadt
Description
“A convincing case that careful analysis of the history, issues, individuals, and institutions can lead to better decisions—in business as well as in government” (BusinessWeek). Two noted professors offer easily remembered rules for using history effectively in day-to-day management of governmental and corporate affairs to avoid costly blunders. “An illuminating guide to the use and abuse of history in affairs of state” (Arthur Schlesinger).
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- 2017-03-15
- 248 pages
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- 2006
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