Summary
This concise guide for enlightened management is written as a parable about a manager of a dysfunctional department who looks literally "across the street"-to a fish market-and finds ways to motivate the workforce by establishing a supportive and exciting environment, thus improving efficiency and service.
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Publisher: Thorndike Pr
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.7 pounds
Pages: 173
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