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Management paradigms, the system of ideas by which managers understand and act upon in the economic world, have undergone a rapid process of transformation in recent years. Throughout the business world management thinking is becoming more sophisticated. A cerebral approach to rethinking companies is apparent, and a familiarity with a variety of management theories is often required by practising managers in response to the rapid evolution of the business environment. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The assumptions that underpinned the business structures of the past are as antiquated as the structures themselves. But this does not mean that one worn-out set of business goals and solutions should be exchanged for another universally applicable business paradigm.
The imperative of environmental responsibility is unlikely to be observed unless business also respects the increasing demand for social responsibility. Its traditional response to the call for environmental and social responsibility is often a reluctant acceptance that while this may be necessary, there will be additional costs which businesses must bear and, ultimately, a potential brake upon the drive for efficiency and profitability. However, recent evidence shows that companies are adopting more creative business para-digms, in which they regard a deep respect for the environment and a genuine concern for their stakeholders as a fundamental strength, not just of their value system, but in their business practice.
Studies like that undertaken by Collins and Porras of companies that have achieved sustainable business success reveal the fundamental importance of strong values to their existence and continued vitality and, in particular, the high value placed upon relationships.' Good relationships with, and between, employees, customers, suppliers, investors and the community not only allow companies to anticipate, learn and adapt; they also provide them with the public support that allows them to maintain and develop their operations. When based on reciprocity and partnership these relationships can form invaluable corporate resources of extensive knowledge, new ideas, growing sales, stable investment and a sense of purpose and long term security.
The new business paradigm is not simply a fixed template of criteria that a company must try to fulfil; it is not a checklist or a ten-step programme. Increasingly, new business paradigms will be about images of forming, not images of form; processes of development and achievement, values and vision. More than ever before management will be based on intelligence, creativity and the capacity to question and to learn. Sustaining energy and direction without the support of the material structures that earlier defined the organization of enterprise will be the key management challenge of the new millennium.
An intgeresting book. I think they have more or less got it right. (And it's now 26 years old) I give it four stars. ( )