Predictable Surprises: The Disasters You Should Have Seen Coming, and How to Prevent Them Contributor(s): Bazerman, Max H. (Author), Watkins, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1422122875 ISBN-13: 9781422122877 Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: Two leading experts in managerial decision making show that many disasters in business are preceded by clear warning signals that leaders either miss or purposely ignore. Here they outline the six danger signals that suggest a predictable surprise may be imminent. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Forecasting - Business & Economics | Strategic Planning - Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
Dewey: 658.401 |
Series: Center for Public Leadership |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.80 lbs) 332 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Most events that catch us by surprise are both predictable and preventable, but we consistently miss the warning signs. This book shows why such predictable surprises place us all at risk and shows how we can understand, anticipate, and prevent them before disaster strikes. |