Up the Organization: How to Stop the Corporation from Stifling People and Strangling Profits
By Robert Townsend
Foreword by Warren Bennis
Read by Robert Blumenfeld
The J-B Warren Bennis Series: Book 8
Unabridged
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9798200549405
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ISBN: 9798200549399
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ISBN: 9798200549412
| Runtime: | 4.57 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Business & Economics |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
This commemorative edition remains true to the 1970 original text with alphabetical entries defining Townsend's unique, often hilarious and always provacative take on business. Now with a new chapter on leadership, a Warren Bennis foreword, and essays from many of Townsend's influential friends, including Bob Davids, former CEO of Radica Games, former New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb, and USC professor Jim O'Toole. Includes an afterword by Townsend's son.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Robert Townsend
Robert C. Townsend (1920–1998) drew upon his early experiences as a banker at American Express Co. to redirect Avis Rent-a-Car as president and chairman. Under his leadership, Avis experienced a celebrated turnaround, fueled by the “We Try Harder” advertising campaign. He also worked as an executive at Twentieth Century Fox and was director at several companies, including Dun and Bradstreet and Radica Games. He was a frequent lecturer and talk-show guest.
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Warren Bennis
Titles by Author
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Business & Economics |
| Runtime: | 4.57 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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