Publisher's Synopsis
This unique volume brings together, in a standardized format, 45 models for management diagnosis and problem-solving: all chosen for their proven value to senior management and MBA tutors alike. They cover strategy, organization, human resources and marketing, and range from well-known techniques such as Breakeven Analysis and Situational Leadership to less familiar approaches like Five Forces and the Geobusiness Model. - - Each entry contains: - - ò a diagrammatic representation of the model - ò the principle on which the model is based - ò the underlying assumptions - ò the issues involved - ò guidance on using the model - ò related models - ò further reading. - - The models are indexed by subject and there is also a matrix showing how they are related to each other. - - The result is a reference guide that will be invaluable to practising managers, consultants and management students alike.
