In Search Of Excellence
Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies
Published on 20. February 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-86197-594-2 (ISBN)
Description
American know-how is alive and well and is as world leading as ever. In Search of Excellence distils 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 this bestseller from which so many others have learnt so much.
Reviews / Votes
'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 PostMore details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86197-594-2 (9781861975942)
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Other editions
New editions
Book
04/2004
2nd Edition
Profile Books Ltd
€32.37
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Persons
Tom Peters, who was a partner at McKinsey & Co during the research that led to In Search of Excellence, left halfway through the writing of the book to found his own companies. Now called the Tom Peters Group, they include Palo Alto Consulting Center; the Center for Management Excellence, which conducts the intensive four-day seminars for top management (known to alumni as Skunk Camp); and Not Just Another Publishing Company. Tom and his family live in Palo Alto, California.