101 Things I Learned in Business School [Hardcover]

Michael W. Preis (Author), Matthew Frederick (Illustrator, Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 2010 | Series: 101 Things I Learned

101 THINGS I LEARNED IN BUSINESS SCHOOL will cover a wide range of lessons that are basic enough for the novice business student as well as inspiring to the experienced practitioner.

The unique packaging of this book will attract people of all ages who have always wondered whether business school would be a smart career choice for them. Judging by the growing number of people taking the GMATs (the entrance exam for business school) each year, clearly more people than ever are thinking about heading in this direction.

Subjects include accounting, finance, marketing, management, leadership, human relations, and much more - in short, everything one would expect to encounter in business school.

Illustrated in the same fun, gift book format as 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, this will be the perfect gift for a recent college or high school grad, or even for someone already well-versed in the business world.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

MICHAEL PREIS has served as an executive for several companies, consulted to numerous businesses and designed a successful consumer product. He currently teaches marketing at the University of Illinois. He holds a Ph.D in Business from The George Washington University and an MBA from Harvard. His expertise includes sales performance, industrial marketing, retail dynamics, and organizational strategy. His research has been published in numerous journals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 212 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (May 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446550280
• ISBN-13: 978-0446550284
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.9 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Business & Investing > Economics > Commerce

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic and fundamental, yes, but surprisingly thought-provoking and informative September 18, 2010

By Robert Morris HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

What we have in this easy-to-dismiss book (because of its cutesy title and unorthodox shape) is a collection of remarkably interesting, in some instances valuable insights or explanations provided by the co-authors, Michael W. Preis and Matthew Frederick, who presumably learned more than 101 "things" (a useless word when you think about it) within and beyond a business school community. Preis and Frederick stick to business basics with this approach: following an assertion ("X is...." or "Y is not necessarily...."), they provide a brief but insightful delineation that corrects or modifies a misconception. For example:

"Not all capital is economic." (#5)

"A mission or vision statement that is impossible to disagree with might not be saying much of significance." (#15)

"Cannibalize your own sales." (#27)

"Profitable, fast growing companies can be chronically short of cash." (#38)

"Promoting the best performer to manager is often a mistake." (#67)

"Sacrifice the trivial few for the vital many." (#77)

"Obsolete does not always mean useless." (#81)

After each of these and the other 94 "things," Preis and Frederick offer a brief explanation of the given assertion's significance. None offers a head-snapping revelation but together, throughout the sequence in which they are presented, the "nuggets" provide a thought-provoking and informative briefing on key business concepts, issues, and concerns.

I urge those who share my high regard for this book to check out these, listed in alpha order:

The Future of Management
Gary Hamel

Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths and Total Nonsense: Profiting From Evidence-Based Management
Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert I. Sutton

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm
Verne Harnish

Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition
Guy Kawasaki

Rework
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

Think Big, Act Small: How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit Alive
Jason Jennings

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Memorable statements in book September 13, 2010

By OMAR

Format:Hardcover

I perused this book in a Barnes & Noble. I read up to the 70th point. I don't have time for a full on review but I just wanted to inform potential readers that it is in fact an excellent resource especially for people who are into business and entrepreneurs.

I was worried that too many statements would've been too plain or general, albeit some were, most were very interesting things to note.

I'm going to look up on my iPad if there's an ebook version.

Great read

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart but Simple December 19, 2010

By Janice J. Caulfield

Format:Kindle Edition

As a small business owner and management consultant, I found "101 Things" to be both a gripping read and a ready reference work. I first bounced around randomly through the many straightforward lessons, enjoying the author's resuscitation of some old lessons that lay dormant in my mind. Then, faced with some nagging business issues of my own, I found myself returning to the same lessons for clarity and guidance. In the process I was entertained and enlightened--an enormous ROI on a small investment of reading time.