Ralph L Kliem

Management Lessons from the Great Explorers

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book looks at famous explorers to discuss and analyze the management practices they used before, during, and even after their expeditions. Each chapter presents the historical background about the explorers and gives a management perspective on the challenges they faced. The final chapter provides lessons learned.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 395g
• ISBN-13: 9781032190952
• ISBN-10: 1032190957
• Artikelnr.: 62915848

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1 George Vancouver: Understanding the Context. 2 Christopher
Columbus: Having a Vision. 3 Henry the Navigator: Being a Sponsor. 4
Ferdinand Magellan: Focusing on the Goal. 5 Marco Polo: Understanding the
Customer. 6 Roald Amundsen: Planning. 7 James Cook: Integrating. 8 Hernán
Cortés: Motivating. 9 Jacques Cartier: Executing. 10 Vasco da Gama:
Embracing the Unknown. 11 Vitus Bering: Staying on Track. 12 Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark: Adapting to Change. 13 Ernest Shackleton: Leading.
14 Conclusion: A Baker¿s Dozen of Lessons from the Explorers. Glossary.
About the Author. Bibliography. Index.