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Title: The Abilene Paradox and Other Meditations on Management by Jerry B. Harvey ISBN: 0-7879-0277-2 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 09 August, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Probably the best book available on organizational ethics
Comment: When I first read The Abilene Paradox, I hadn't read many business/management books--I preferred fiction. In my job, I've since read dozens of business titles and I have to say few compare in content or writing style to Dr. Harvey's classic. None have the sense of humor, the appreciation of the absurd, that Harvey has. And none have the soul, compassion, and wisdom of Harvey. I hope Dr. Harvey publishes again soon.
Rating: 5
Summary: Useful Advice, but have You Read Management by Vice?
Comment: This book is chock full of useful advice on organizational behavior at both the personal and business levels. The clear, fun style of addressing business/management ethics was a useful and enjoyable read in our courses. As far as recommending other similar 5-star reading materials, there is only one other book,which I enjoyed so much. In fact, I would say it is a must-read for anyone interested in organizational behavior. The recently published book is entitled, "MANAGEMENT BY VICE" (by C.B. Don). It is a hilarious satire, but each wit-filled episode addresses a multitude of "vices" at the core of counterproductive corporate cultures and established high-tech organizations. It was fun to see how many we could find as part of our MBA course! Just like Dr. Harvey, the author of "Management by Vice" is a Ph.D. specialist with lots of experience, but the candid insights come from interactions between technical ranks with their management staff within the closed high-tech R&D world. To get the most complete understanding of organizational behavior at all levels we read both the "Abilene Paradox" followed up with "Management by Vice"! Great MBA lessons all around!
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful advice, coming and going
Comment: The Abilene Paradox... has been one of my favorite books for many years. Whenever I read it, I find something of value in it for whatever challenges I am facing in my work. Plus, it's just fun to read. The first essay (the actual Abilene Paradox) should be required reading for anyone who wonders why groups do stupid things. And the last essay (on teaching future managers to cheat) should be required reading for anyone who wonders how one simple change could make a huge difference in business education, making it more relevant and more solidly ethically based. Everything in between these two essays is worth, reading, too.
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