Power
and Influence
by John P. Kotter
Demonstrates the need for lower-level personnel to maintain
strong leadership skills and interpersonal know-how to
get things done.
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The
108 Skills of Natural Born Leaders
by Warren Blank
Allows readers to judge their level of leadership skills
and improve upon their weaknesses.
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Leadership
101: What Every Leader Needs to Know
by John C. Maxwell
Guides readers through the steps in developing true leadership
through influence, integrity, attitude, vision, problem-solving,
and self-discipline.
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Globalization: |
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Working
Across Cultures
by John Hooker
Discusses cross-cultural management, exploring the different
ways in which cultures view time, space, information and
wealth, competition, and negotiation.
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The
Cultures of Globalization (Post-Contemporary Interventions)
by Fredric Jameson, Masao Miyoshi
A great text on the cultures of globalization, perspectives
on media, environment, etc. from the first world to the
third world.
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The
Global Advantage: How World Class Organizations
Improve Performance Through Globalization
by Michael J. Marquardt
Based on the author's work with hundreds of executives
around the world, this book offers advise on the steps
that companies should take to move towards a global status.
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LEAN
Manufacturing: |
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The
Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles From The
World's Greatest Manufacturer
by Jeffrey Liker
Dr. Liker draws on his extensive research at Toyota to
explain how Toyota's Production System evolved as a new
model of manufacturing excellence. Explores Toyota's Lean
improvement process.
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Manufacturing
Operations and Supply Chain Management: The LEAN
Approach
by David L. Taylor, David Brunt
Provides insight into the application of Lean principles
to manufacturing operations. Each chapter contains supporting
articles and cases.
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The
Evolution of a Manufacturing Systems at Toyota
by Takahiro Fujimoto
Illustration of how the Toyota Motor Corporation created
unique models in product development, supplier management,
etc. Supported by research, field studies, and statistical
analysis.
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Innovation:
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Product
Innovation Strategy, Pure and Simple: How Winning
Companies Outpace Their Competitors
by Michel Robert
Utilizes anecdotes, case histories, and lessons from top
corporations to provide a unique method of successful
product development.
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The
Seeds of Innovation: Cultivating the Synergy That
Fosters New Ideas
by Elaine Dundon
Explains creativity and innovation simply and supplies
a format for use in the workplace to build on innovation.
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Driving
Growth Through Innovation
by Robert B. Tucker
A practical step-by-step method of building an environment
to guarantee that innovative ideas lead to breakthroughs.
Explains the need for innovation to support growth in
profits.
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