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In his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result Sir Terry is now one of the worlds most admired business leaders widely acclaimed for his drive flair & no-nonsense approach. In Management in 10 Words he draws on his experience & expertise to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers & underlie great organisations explaining:
- Why initial failure often leads to ultimate success.
- Why profits stem from a companys values not its day-to-day business.
- Why competition should always be welcomed.
- Why simplicity leads to innovation.
- Why trust is the bedrock of effective leadership. The result is an inspiring thoughtful & supremely practical guide that will prove invaluable to all managers in all types of organisation.




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- Expanded coverage of mixed methods
- Further guidance on choosing a research question & writing a research proposal
- More visual material & an enhanced full-colour layout


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