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AN INDISPENSABLE TEXT!Review Date: 2000-01-07
Dr. Francis Rises To The Top with this bookReview Date: 2000-02-07
AN ESSENTIAL BOOK FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS!Review Date: 1999-12-21
A compass for women in businessReview Date: 1999-12-30
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A very good book.Review Date: 2005-01-23
Written for people from all walks of lifeReview Date: 2004-01-14
A nice guy... A nice book...Review Date: 2004-01-04
I took one of Dr. Robbins' management courses
at SDSU over a dozen years ago, and to this day
I'm still using
the decision-making techniques
he presented, in my own life...
In person, at the podium, Dr. Robbins is warm,
bright
and funny, and he gets his points across
with laser precision...
Happily, his writing style mirrors his speaking
style,
and it makes for an enjoyable read...
I recommend this book to anyone who could use
an intelligent angel sitting on
their shoulder...
Kudos from another former studentReview Date: 2004-04-21
A very good book. Dr. Robbins does indeed write as well
as he speaks. This book would make a useful addition to your
"self-improvement" library. I highly recommend it.
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Finally one that challenges.Review Date: 2003-04-01
Transform your life and businessReview Date: 2002-06-08
level outcomes, and performing at your best." So begins Eric Allenbaugh's latest book, in which he masterfully shows you how to achieve it. He lays out scores of
ideas, peppered with lots of examples and inspirational quotes.
Allenbaugh weaves these together through five success strategies:
Direction - linking
purpose and passion with performance.
Culture - sustaining a results-oriented, customer-focused climate.
Empowerment - releasing human potential.
Coaching - creating giants out of other.
Renewal - sustaining your
competitive edge.
Underlying these, and woven throughout the examples, are three performance principles:
Being
tough on issues and tender on people.
Honoring differences and aligning talent.
Building the bottom line
and the human element.
He believes, as I do, that most people want to do their work well and to contribute to the success
of their organization. Leaders must harness these individual
desires in a way that serves the collective purpose. Organizations
that show this, really hum! They are the industry leaders - the best of the best - even if their CEOs
are not the flashiest
ones around.
A primary role of corporate leaders is to shape and reinforce the culture of the enterprise. Allenbaugh
provides a useful model of four corporate cultures, as they
are influenced by their attachment to the bottom line and to
the human element. Closing my eyes and rifling through my memory bank of the organizations I have
worked in and the scores
of companies I have consulted with, I not only could not think of any that did not fit this simple model, but I also understood
why some of
them behaved the way they did. That set of insights alone far exceeded the price of the book!
Integration
of values into an organization is a long-term endeavor, but vitally important. It's all about alignment - linking of vision
with action, paying attention to
both people and profits, walking the talk, learning, growing, and striving always to exceed
expectations.
In such organizations, leaders do not "manage" their employees. Rather, they "coach" them to draw out
their innate talents and allow them to blossom. From his
years of experience, Allenbaugh describes several different coaching
methods, all of which honor and build upon the many ways people learn. Of course, one must
deal with problem performers
and even terminate them when their performance and attitudes do not match those of the organization, but it's surprising how
few in
number such individuals are when given solid guidance, a supportive culture, and regular coaching.
This is
not a fast read. Not because Allenbaugh's prose doesn't draw the reader along easily: it does. Rather, because the shear
number of ideas is dense. I
frequently lifted my eyes from the page to ponder what he meant or explore a model he presented
and to consider how I might apply it myself. These diversions
were necessary to absorb the full impact of the book.
I have deliberately left out of this review many of the most provocative learning points, so you can discover them for yourself.
The principles in Eric Allenbaugh's book can transform your life, as well as your company, but only if you will it.
My advice is simple. Read it. Enjoy it. Learn
from it. Apply its lessons.
A common sense way to accomplish your goals!Review Date: 2002-06-10
Loaded with focused advice, worth the readReview Date: 2002-08-17
The book--full of advice and counsel that would cost you thousands in a personal consultation--is organized into five strategies. The strategies are Direction, Culture, Empowerment, Coaching, and Renewal. Each strategy is presented as a section of the book, with three or four chapters on each category. Two special features add value to this book: an abundance of relevant quotes throughout the book and cameo contributions from thirteen fairly well-known authors and executives. A bibliography and index round out the book.
Under Direction, Allenbaugh shows readers how to link purpose and passion with performance. Chapters focus on creating a compelling mission and vision, linking into your passion, and implementing your vision. The Culture section describes how to sustain a results-oriented, customer-focused climate-valuable for individuals as well as organizations. The three chapters illuminate various aspects of culture, including the importance of values. The Empowerment section focuses on releasing human potential. There are several insightful chapters on empowering people, honoring the differences among people, and hiring winners by using Attitude, Aptitude, and Alignment as filters. The coaching section addresses building others' success, effective expression and listening skills, and a focus on results. The last portion of the book explores the "3 Rs of Renewal: Release, Reaffirm, and Reinvent." Chapters on individual renewal and organizational renewal contribute useful perspectives.
Easy-to-read book for individuals, managers, business owners, consultants, and those charged with the responsibility (and opportunity) of coaching others to deliberate success. This is a good how-to book, enjoyable and enlightening as a read-through and worthwhile as a reference when you need a re-focus.
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Great reading to help connect and understand mother earthReview Date: 2006-02-20
and not only mother earth but everything. The book offers information, reflections and activities that will help the reader appreciate everything that is around them...and I mean everything...from the stars in the sky to the cells in your body.
Brilliant!Review Date: 2005-12-27
a book for allReview Date: 2005-01-18
A hidden gemReview Date: 2004-12-06
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Could be more conciseReview Date: 2007-02-20
Also, because of the subject matter itself, the book is a bit outdated.
Other than that, good reading material.
balanced reportingReview Date: 2007-01-30
The new age of eatingReview Date: 2003-03-14
a comprehensive look at gmo'sReview Date: 2003-12-19
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FANTASTIC RESOURCE!!!Review Date: 2006-04-08
Business Rules Applied to Your Home LifeReview Date: 2006-06-21
All in all, that's a pretty good summary of a life philosophy.
Ms. Muster reports that she reached a point in her life where being a working mother was causing more stress than she coudl stand. She then started to apply the techniques she had learned in the business environment to her personal life. The single word to describe the technique she follows is 'ORGANIZE.'
At work Ms. Muster is a computer programmer. Perhaps it is the way computers work. They do exactly what you tell them to do, not at all what you want them to do. A program must be organized to operate.
Looking at the book, I suspect that she has had a lot of the little courses that companies give their employees. She shows how to apply techniques such as picking a target for what you want, creating schedules and priorities, time management, analyzing your own goals to be able to reach them.
This is a series of techniques that work for her. They are proven techniques. If applied they will work for home as well as business.
Organization Rocks!Review Date: 2006-04-18
learned how to organize my family- great help Review Date: 2006-04-13
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Ease the Squeeze is Superior!Review Date: 2004-03-03
Helping Others Find Financial FreedomReview Date: 2002-11-06
His yoke is easy, and His burden light.Review Date: 2002-10-04
A truly first-rate instructional manualReview Date: 2003-01-05
Face the trade-offs! Review Date: 2008-08-17
The topics discussed include how economists conceptualize and measure pollution, what kinds of trade-offs are associated with different ways of reducing pollution, how to measure economic growth in a way that takes account of environmental costs, and how specific moral principles (for example, utilitarianism and classical liberalism) underlie the various policy proposals economists offer in response to environmental problems.
The most refreshing aspect of Economics and the Environment is Goodstein's insistence that while economists can explain why certain policies are more efficient than others, they have no special expertise in making value judgments, including the judgment that socially efficient outcomes are always best.
Highly Recommended for Understanding Environmental IssuesReview Date: 2004-05-19
To help readers understand the far-reaching implications of environmental and resource economics, this text examines a broad range of topics in environmental economics. It presents "standard analysis," as well as in-depth treatment of important issues at the cutting edge of environmental policy debates.
The focus is on equipping readers with the tools necessary to analyze current environmental issues as an economist would.
In keeping with the philosophy of incorporating examples directly in the text, this book begins with a detailed case study of a "big issue" with which many students are familiar-global warming.
Other issues covered in a rigorous and comprehensive manner include the property-rights basis of environmental problems, benefit estimation techniques and benefit-cost analysis, incentive-based regulation, and sustainable resource use.
The Second Edition retains the three interrelated advantages of its predecessor-(1) broad content, (2) pedagogical clarity, and (3) timely, well-integrated examples-while incorporating major reorganizations, additions and updates aimed at enhancing learning and reflecting the most up-to-date information available.
Following the Introduction, this text centres around four focussed questions:
Part I: How Much Pollution is Enough? Part II: Is Government Up to the Job? Part III: How Can We Do Better? Part IV: Can We Resolve Global Issues?
Using these questions as guidelines, author Eban S. Goodstein develops the economic tools students need to explore solutions to environmental problems. In the process, the book covers a wealth of current examples, from global warming, to population growth, to urban air pollution and energy policy, to chemical regulation and landfill siting.
Part V covers four advanced topics: The Importance of Being Convex, Imperfect Regulation in an Uncertain World, Input-Output Models and Life-Cycle Analysis and Incentive-Compatible Regulation.
As this text addresses important questions raised in contemporary (and future) society and introduces readers to the economist's view of some solutions, it is highly recommended for students taking courses in environment management, environmental and resource economics, and environmental studies. Ideally, students would have undertaken a course in microeconomics or intermediate microeconomics as a prerequisite.
Reviewed by Azlan Adnan. Formerly a Research Officer with the Malaysian Timber Council's London office and Business Development Manager with KPMG's Kuala Lumpur office, Azlan holds a Master's degree in International Business and Management from the Westminster Business School.
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Letters from StudentsReview Date: 2000-05-31
(6) Goodstein's text has been very well written and easy to use. (7) Goodstein does a good job of writing this text. Sometimes it is a bit dry and the chapters take a long time to read. Overall, though, this is a good text for this class and a good learning tool. (8) I think the Goodstein text does a pretty good job of writing at a level that we can interpret. I also like his summaries of the chapters, and pointing out of important topics in each section. (9) Good book. Interesting to read. (10) Goodstein is good at getting his point across. It seems to me that much in his book is repetitive, though. It is difficult though to talk about this subject without being repetitive. Overall Goodstein does [a] good job, especially with examples. (11) Goodstein as such has been a good selection for the text. He explains a lot of new material in a manner geared towards his primary audience, the students. I think he has done a good job. (12) The Goodstein book is excellent, in my opinion. It seems very unbiased, especially considering the possibilities of either being slanted toward the environment or the other way [sic]. It presents a lot of information without being too technical and overwhelming those of us who haven't had much economics with graphs and other "economic tools." And yes, I liked it too. (signed) Nick Gomersall
_________________________________________________________ C.N.Gomersall gomersni@luther.edu Associate Professor of Economics Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A.
Highly Recommended for Students of Environmental IssuesReview Date: 2000-01-12
In keeping with the philosophy of incorporating examples directly in the text, this book begins with a detailed case study of a "big issue" with which many students are familiar-global warming. Other issues covered in a rigorous and comprehensive manner include the property-rights basis of environmental problems, benefit estimation techniques and benefit-cost analysis, incentive-based regulation, and sustainable resource use.
The Second Edition retains the three interrelated advantages of its predecessor-(1) broad content, (2) pedagogical clarity, and (3) timely, well-integrated examples-while incorporating major reorganizations, additions and updates aimed at enhancing learning and reflecting the most up-to-date information available. Following the Introduction, this text centres around four focussed questions:
Part I: How Much Pollution is Enough? Part II: Is Government Up to the Job? Part III: How Can We Do Better? Part IV: Can We Resolve Global Issues?
Using these questions as guidelines, the author develops the economic tools students need to explore solutions to environmental problems. In the process, the book covers a wealth of current examples, from global warming, to population growth, to urban air pollution and energy policy, to chemical regulation and landfill siting.
Part V covers four advanced topics: The Importance of Being Convex, Imperfect Regulation in an Uncertain World, Input-Output Models and Life-Cycle Analysis and Incentive-Compatible Regulation.
As this text addresses important questions raised in contemporary (and future) society and introduces readers to the economist's view of some solutions, it is highly recommended for students taking courses in environment management, environmental and resource economics, and environmental studies. Ideally, students would have undertaken a course in microeconomics or intermediate microeconomics as a prerequisite.
Formerly a Research Officer with the Malaysian Timber Council's London office and Business Development Manager with KPMG's Kuala Lumpur office, Azlan Adnan is currently Managing Partner of Azlan & Koh Knowledge and Professional Management Group, an education and management consulting practice based in Kota Kinabalu. He holds a Master's degree in International Business and Management from the Westminster Business School.
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Christianity and Mainstream EconomicsReview Date: 2008-12-22
One of the great points in this book is that this is not a worship of the austrian economics, neither liberation theology, and shows that both goverment and markets are necessary for economic development, but they add a third sector: churches, communities, charities and other institutions which work for the public welfare without direct influence of the goverment and markets. In the chapter "Work and Vacation", Klay writes about how her career evolved, and this helped me in my doubts.
The books also shows that markets can really be good for the people, specially for the poor. Instead of complain and do nothing, we should use the markets to help each others, and we should be careful with the temptations.
It's an analysis of policy and theory, but it does have controversial viewpoints, such as a critique of the minimum wage and the defence of a greater role for the market than the goverment.
But I have a complaint: the authors see the multinational corporations with pink glasses, and they don't acknowledge that the corporations are not so friendly with the governments of the third world nations or, sometimes, are friendly in corrupt affairs.
This is a good book and I recommend. The last chapter and the epilogue are perfect for their role: a conclusion, and they show how the gospel can change the community for better and, if we change the communitie, we can change the world.
P.S.: The book also focused in the mainstream economics, and I would suggest that in the next editions, there could be appendix on heterodox economics.
Highly recommended for economists and lay people alikeReview Date: 2008-04-26
Capitalism and VirtueReview Date: 2007-09-26
Examples in their book resonate because they are drawn from first hand experiences with economic conditions, organizations, and values in their home town. Claar and Klay show specifically how US protectionism led Lifesavers to close their US plant and move production to Canada and how incentives made a positive difference in the run down neighborhoods adjacent to the college where they teach.
Their comments about how lower, more competitive tax rates sometimes result in more revenue are timely given the debate in states and nationally about how to close the budget gaps. I found myself thinking about Fed actions in light of their good comments about the proper goal of supplying money at a steady rate. Their ideas about wage rates and the irony of minimum wage laws are enlightening and spot on. The chapter emphasizing the indispensable need for virtue in free society is particularly good.
A very thoughtful reflection on faith and economicsReview Date: 2008-03-07
Victor Claar and Robin Klay, both professors of economics at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, address these topics in the book. It's a wonderful read. The book has eleven chapters, each devoted to a particular issue like the role of government, creation care, discerning vocation and caring for the poor versus worrying about the income gap.
The writing style is engaging. If you have a just a rudimentary grasp of some basic economic concepts the book should be intelligible. If not, you may find yourself having to work some in a couple of spots. But what is truly refreshing is the careful and respectful manner in which differing views are presented on some controversial topics even as the authors reveal their takes on issues. The book is neither a social justice harangue nor a libertarian manifesto, just solid Christian reflection on the implications of mainstream economic thought.
The authors conclude the book with "Nine Big Ideas from Economics That Can Help You Be a Good Steward Every Day."
1. For everything you do, there is something you are choosing to leave undone.
2. The anticipated social benefit of any policy proposal must be seriously weighed against every likely social opportunity cost.
3. Actions speak louder than words.
4. Markets move precious resource from less-valuable to more-valuable.
5. Job creation is rightly viewed as a cost, not a benefit, of any initiative.
6. Free international trade is a proven way to help the world's poorest people.
7. Hope for a better future may require temporary discomfort today.
8. Corrupt governments keep the poor down.
9. Sunk costs are sunk.
I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a thoughtful reflection on the interaction between faith and economics!
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For the Reflective PracticionerReview Date: 2006-02-16
Drucker is someone who yields more and more every time you read him. This journal will help you collect a rich harvest of useable ideas.
The Effective Executive In ActionReview Date: 2006-03-01
The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker et.Review Date: 2005-12-12
executive management. The book suggests that organizations and
the people who run them need to assess what must be done
as a condition precedent to directing their energies productively. Time is the classic limiting factor. It applies
to the activities of everyone in the organization. The effective use of discretionary time is another important asset. The success
of organizations over time is dependent upon an uneventful
transition strategy together with the ability to continue
the business as a going concern. In Accounting, the Quasi-
Reorganization in bankruptcy provides the needed second chance
for organizations to start over again- although standard reporting requirements call for dating the retained earnings
into the future. Companies having extensive overseas operations and outsourcing must be more vigilant about disaster
recovery and contingency planning for random Acts of G-d. These
unplanned emergencies may consist of a tsunami, earthquake or
expropriation in countries where the political infrastructure
is fragile or unpredictable.
The author suggests that the organization give much thought into
choosing people and assignments to optimize organizational
strengths rather than magnifying weaknesses for short term
gain. Ultimately, maximizing strengths renders weaknesses to be
irrelevant. Each job should be structured to accommodate the
personality of the occupant(s). Accordingly, this strategy
will go a long way toward perpetuating the organization well
into the future. In addition, training and development of staff
is an important aspect of work. These activities will provide
threshold competencies so that employees can function maximally.
In addition, training assists in the development of successor
employees due to retirements, job transfers etc.
With the right people matched to the right jobs, an organization
can move forward. In addition, maximization of an individual's
strengths obviates the necessity for the classic flight/fight
phenomena in an organization. In implementation, the management philosophy aims to accentuate strengths rather than exploit weaknesses which may result in a sum zero conflict.
This rendition does not emphasize the optimal organizational
design to accomplish work, although the dynamics may vary from
firm to firm. Organizational conflicts may be reduced by
looking at the following options dispassionately:
- considering the flat organizational hierarchy with less
vertical integration, where possible
- controlling predictor information more carefully
- completing a comprehensive job and task analysis for all
company positions and vital job categories in particular
- standardizing complex operations and codifying knowledge so
that expertise is not a barrier to performing a job within
a shorter learning curve ( today artifical intelligence systems
and expert system algorithms may help accomplish this task)
- transferring employees within an organization and providing
more challenging scenarios
- providing employees a share in the ownership of the company
through stock plans or employee representation on the Board
- support and funding for staff training/development and
personal growth
- a clear and uncomplicated succession strategy
The book will assist corporate planners, human resource personnel, students of organizational design
and a large constituency of scholars in academe. It is worth
the price for the huge value of the information content contained therein.
Drucker lives onReview Date: 2006-03-03
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