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The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management (Collins Business Essentials) |  | Author: Peter F. Drucker
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Pages: 368
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ISBN: 0061345016
Dewey Decimal Number: 658
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Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Ever since his first book was published some six decades ago, Peter Drucker has been essential to everyone serious about the "management of an enterprise (and) the self-management of the individual, whether executive or professional, within an enterprise and altogether in our society of managed organizations." This distinguished 30-year Claremont University professor has continuously identified critical principles in management, economics, politics, and the world in general. And he has redirected our thinking about them through more than two dozen books, including an autobiography and a couple of works of fiction. Now, with The Essential Drucker, he has overseen the compilation of his most important fundamentals into one indispensable book. Reaching back as far as 1954 with his treatise "Management by Objectives and Self-Control" ("Each manager, from the 'big boss' down to the production foreman or the chief clerk, needs clearly spelled-out objectives" that clarify expected contributions "to the attainment of company goals in all areas of the business"), Drucker's now-established ideas take on a surprising new relevancy when remixed equally pioneering ideas from the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. Between the thoughtful "Management as Social and Liberal Art" through the provocative "From Analysis to Perception--The New Worldview" (both originally published in 1988's The New Realities), this book revisits some of modern management's most inspired writing and presents it in a way that should appeal to both newcomers and those needing a refresher course on Drucker's basic beliefs. --Howard Rothman
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Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. Now for readers everywhere who are concerned with the ways that management practices and principles affect the performance of organizations, individuals, and society, there is The Essential Drucker—an invaluable compilation of essential materials from the works of a management legend. Containing twenty-six core selections, The Essential Drucker covers the basic principles and concerns of management and its problems, challenges, and opportunities, giving managers, executives, and professionals the tools to perform the tasks that the economy and society of tomorrow will demand of them.
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 The Essentials of Management November 6, 2009
Larry Underwood (Scottsdale, AZ)
The genius of Peter Drucker is on display with this particular book; his uncanny ability to express, in simple terms, very complex ideas makes his writings so engaging and compelling. The messages are clear and are founded in his personal brand of common sense.
You don't have to be working in a "management" capacity with an organization to benefit from his words of wisdom; it's certainly applicable when simply trying to manage your life. Follow Drucker's instructions, and chances are you'll be successful in practically any endeavor.
Simply stated, Drucker has essentially laid the foundation for enhancing the art of management; from hiring to firing to mentoring to strategic planning. It's all here; and it's all exceptionally good advice.
Great read by the most influential and insightful management thinker August 13, 2009
Samuel M. Brummitt (Milwaukee, WI USA)
This is the best management book I've ever read. Drucker's writing is especially sound and convincing when describing the social responsibilities of managers and large organizations, and how both are essential and deeply integrated members of society, thus they must consider more than simply the well-being of their shareholders. His writings also show how management is an intrinsic part of modern society, as such a society is defined by countless large organizations that organize vast amounts of resources and great numbers of people to execute complex tasks, whether it is running a hospital, a school, a large research firm, or a consumer products company.
 Great starter Management book April 3, 2009
Mark Deo (Torrance, CA)
A great compilation of his great works. Great refresher course, if you have read some of his other works. Mr. Drucker has been the foundation of my business from a Management standpoint. My top 3 books would be: Post Capitalist Society, The Daily Drucker, and this book The Essential Drucker. Drucker just provides great observations. Along with Post Capitalist Society (because of his historical approach and stance on Social Responsibility), this book is a great starter book into Management.
 Interesting, But Not Exciting Reading September 1, 2008
Joao Cortez (Porto, Portugal)
Having read "Management Challenges for the 21st Century" and knowing the reputation of Peter Drucker I was quite eager to read the book. Maybe it was because of the translation (I read the portuguese version) but while it provides some interesting reading, it is sometime boring, too abstract and often out of date. Nevertheless, if somebody is looking for a summary of the lifetime work of Peter Drucker then he will not be disappointed.
Drucker is a legend who provides historical insights to major management issues August 5, 2008
J. Muriithi (UAE)
Peter F. Drucker is a genuine management guru. He provides a unique historical perspective(across centuries!) to management issues and thereby provides uniques insights. My favourite is his assertion that there is no "right" or "wrong" organisation structure --only one that is fit for the objective or corporate task at hand.
On a couple of occasions, he showed lack of "cultural sensitivity" by seeming to condem an entire cultural group, but i excused him on the grounds that he's from a different generation.
Overall,he works will greatly benefit humanity by enabling people make the right "global" decisions and understand the complexities of modern business and commerce.
I highly recommend this book to anyone aspiring to become a CEO!!! It will cut down your years of reseach by decades.
Jim, 5th Aug 2008
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