In Search Of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies [Paperback]

'One of those rare books on management that is both consistently thought-provoking and fun to read.' Wall Street Journal 'A landmark book, without question the most important and useful book on what makes organisations effective, ever written' Warren Buffet 'Required reading.' International Management Magazine

'One of those rare books on management.' Wall Street Journal'Required reading.' International Management Magazine'The bestseller that is wowing them in American boardrooms. 'The Economist'Receiving serious attention in business schools and corporate boardrooms.' Washington Post --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The "Greatest Business Book of All Time" (Bloomsbury UK), In Search of Excellence has long been a must-have for the boardroom, business school, and bedside table. Based on a study of forty-three of America's best-run companies from a diverse array of business sectors, In Search of Excellence describes eight basic principles of management -- action-stimulating, people-oriented, profit-maximizing practices -- that made these organizations successful. This phenomenal bestseller features a new Authors' Note, and reintroduces these vital principles in an accessible and practical way for today's management reader.

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER

American know-how is alive and well and growing stronger daily. 'In Search Of Excellence' distills the art and science of management used by leading companies with records of long-term profitability and continuing innovation. No one concerned with international business today can afford not to read what makes leading US corporations successful.

“One of those rare books on management”
NEW YORK WALL STREET JOURNAL

“Required reading”
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE

“Best-seller that is wowing them in American boardrooms”
THE ECONOMIST

“Receiving serious attention in business schools and corporate boardrooms”
WASHINGTON POST

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Robert H Waterman is an internationally known business executive, speaker and author. He now directs his own company, The Waterman Group, after spending 21 years at the management consultancy firm McKinsey & Co.