An informatively illustrated guide to business principles by a professor, entrepreneur, consultant, executive, and Harvard Business School graduate.
Success in business-and in business school-calls for a broad knowledge base and the ability to turn it into action. This accessible book provides a thorough grounding in the principles most essential to the study and practice of business, from corporate organization to maintaining customer satisfaction. Lessons include-
* key elements of organizational philosophy, structure, culture, and behaviour
* ways to grow a business in new and existing markets
* why fast-growing companies may be chronically short on cash
* how to manage and interpret data when weighing a decision
* how to run a meeting most effectively
* how social and environmental responsibility can be good for business
101 Things I Learned in Business School will appeal to students seeking traction in a demanding curriculum, to self-made entrepreneurs looking to improve their business practices, and to seasoned professionals seeking a refresher on core principles.
