Power and Policy - Lessons for Leaders in Government and Business (Hardcover)

A qualified expert provides leaders in government and business a much-needed primer for accomplishing their most vital task: transforming a purpose into policy through the appropriate acquisition and use of power. At a time when corporations are reeling from mismanagement, a large proportion of homeowners are being forced to default on mortgages and the federal government is rapidly extending its formidable reach into the private sector, it is understandable that many Americans no longer trust big business and government institutions. To get the United States back on track and to preclude the same kinds of disasters in the future, it is imperative for corporate and government leaders as well as private citizens to understand the commonality in all of these events-the use and abuse of power. This text examines these critical events within a framework of power to explain what motivated our leaders in business and government to make the policies that resulted in these outcomes, providing valuable insights on the nature and use of power. It then draws lessons today's leaders can use to improve their use of power. Examples from current affairs and modern business are discussed in a lively, compelling way. Cites examples and case studies from current affairs, modern business, and recent history Explains how and why some corporate leaders abused their power and erased the wealth of their companies and the savings of private individuals Provides tables, charts, and other figures for supporting documentation

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	July 2010
Authors:	Wesley B. Truitt
Dimensions:	245 x 164 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	242
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-38240-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Public finance > Taxation Books > Money & Finance > Public finance > Taxation
LSN:	0-313-38240-9
Barcode:	9780313382406

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