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 | Since the publication of its first English translation in 1974, The Book of Five Rings has become an underground classic in the American business community, where it is studied as a text on Japanese management techniques. Here are timeless principles of craft, skill, timing, and spirit from a great samurai warrior--plus background on Zen, Bushido, Heiho, and Musashi's life. | |
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| This book is a key book to understand Japanese business strategy. Written by a Samurai in the middle ages, the book should be seen as a metaphor for business strategy, assessing competitors and negotiating skills. Called a "powerful book" by Quadral's Japanese clients, it's a keeper. | | | |
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 | | The Art of War - Here is a seminal work on the philosophy of successful leadership that is as applicable to contemporary business as it is to war. James Clavell has taken a 1910 translation and clarified it for the contemporary reader. | | |
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| The analogy between war and business is often overplayed. If you think business is total war, you may get shell-shocked by the new global market. However, there is an old saying, "Lieutenants think tactics, Generals think logistics." Logistics is a key element in global strategy and it would do well to include this book in your reading. | | | |
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 | | Vest Pocket MBA - All the guidelines, illustrations, and "how-to's" needed to analyze and solve any business problem are found in this pocket-sized sourcebook. It delivers fast answers to questions on asset management, cost controls, investment evaluation, operational research and more. | | |
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| This is a great little tool with lots of facts, analysis methods and information. It is small and easily fits in the briefcase. Ratios, trend analysis, tools to review performance and lots more. It is also great to use as a reference out on the trail. | | | |
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 | | With this portable, compact, and authoritative guide, finding just the right word can be a snap! Containing 230,000 entries and including contemporary vocabulary, this classic reference book provides writers with the tools to get their sentiments across with conviction, style, weight, and eloquence. | | |
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| What an interesting book! It shows that great strategies can beat the competition without firing a shot! It exposes the fascinating economic war that often is a greater factor in the outcome of major conflicts. Little known people, who fought the quiet economic battle against National Socialists of Europe in the 40's are called back into action, one more time, to battle communism in the 80's. The methods and strategies in this book apply directly to today's global competition. | | | |
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 | With this portable, compact, and authoritative guide, finding just the right word can be a snap! Containing 230,000 entries and including contemporary vocabulary, this classic reference book provides writers with the tools to get their sentiments across with conviction, style, weight, and eloquence. | |
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 | ft.com is the Financial Times' presence on the Web - the premier site for international business news, comment and analysis. | |
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 | The best weekly news and planning update for the global manager and a bastion for free traders. The focus is Europe and North America, but the magazine has a global orientation. Check out the raw data and charts in the back of the magazine. It is a great read on the trip overnight, or somewhere in route. | | |
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 | The French have always had their own view on global trends, check it out with Le Monde. The top paper in Paris, this paper gives a good insight and a "French Connection." | | |
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 | | This is the best business daily paper in Germany. If you want to track business trends in Central Europe, Handelsblatt is essential. English and German versions are available on the site for your convenience. | | |
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 | The global paper of record, from a true global metropole. It is a great paper to read to analyze the tea leaves. The back pages print much information that is truly not found elsewhere. | | |
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 | | Owned by the New York Times and Washington Post, it is filled with good information not contained in the national editions of its owners. There is some overlap, but it does not distract from the strength of this publication. | | |
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