Shows how American business can bring new vitality to a department, a division, or a company by creating flexibility in corporate direction

Using case studies of top American companies to support his arguments, the author discusses how American businesses can meet the challenge of change and remain vital in an increasingly competitive marketplace

Argues that 'adhocracy'--an environment that fosters the effective use of ad hoc problem-solving work groups, is what is needed in today's businesses (view table of contents)

Turning conventional management theory on its head, this anecdotal work shows how only those companies that put people first and organize to meet their needs will stay productive, breed quality, execute strategy, and do well by their shareholders.

Product Description: In Search of Excellence co-author, Robert Waterman, says that the U.S. consistently out-produces its European and Asian counterparts. The secret is this simple principle: people are our most important asset. In this book, Waterman uses case histories to prove this principle...read more