Thomas J. Watson (1) (1914–1993)

Auteur van Father, Son, and Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond

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Thomas J. Watson, Jr. joined IBM as a salesman in 1937 and was made a vice president in 1946. He became president in 1952, was named CEO in 1956, and later served as chairman of the board. Watson was also an influential member of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy and a toon meer respected trustee for a number of organizations toon minder

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Officiële naam: Watson, Thomas John, Jr.
Geboortedatum: 1914-01-14
Overlijdensdatum: 1993-12-31
Geslacht: male
Nationaliteit: USA
Opleiding: Brown University
Beroepen: businessman
Organisaties: IBM
Prijzen en onderscheidingen: Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964)

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Father, Son and Company: My Life at IBM and Beyond door Thomas J. Watson

The 'book about a guy who grew up rich and took over his father's company' is usually, at best, boring. This one breaks the mold for four reasons: Thomas Watson conflicted badly with his father creating a natural literary tension, he had his own experiences in WWII worth writing about, he took over the company right as a major revolution was happening in electronic accounting, and he's willing to write about his mistakes.

The guy who helped him write this also helped with Arnold Schwarzenegger's book.… (meer)

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sarcher | 2 andere besprekingen | Jul 17, 2022 |

Father, Son, and Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond door Thomas J. Watson

An apparently honest - right or wrong - description of the tug or war between self and father and son.

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GeneHunter | 2 andere besprekingen | Mar 13, 2016 |

A Business and Its Beliefs door Thomas J. Jr. Watson

Where I learned my business fundamentals and the importance of values and culture. A brilliant business leader with an ability to take risks to create a great company.

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elliotc | 1 andere bespreking | Oct 15, 2010 |

Father, Son & Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond door Thomas J. Watson

I truly enjoyhed reading this. Had it on the book-shelf for many years, before I actually read it. Turned out it was long overdue

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MichaelLeander | 2 andere besprekingen | Jun 18, 2008 |

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