The Greatest Management Principle in the World [Paperback]

Michael Le Boeuf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1986

First published as G.M.P.: The Greatest Management Principle in the World. LeBoeuf, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, shares his winning approach to solving problems and stimulating productivity. LeBoeuf helps readers reach for their goals by giving them the means to get the best from others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (March 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 042508776X
• ISBN-13: 978-0425087763
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,844,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book...., November 16, 2004

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This review is from: Getting Results (Paperback)

It's beyond me how anyone could not think this is one of the great management books of all time. I read a previous review that was critical of the "hehavior rewarded, behavior repeated" philosophy of this book -- but what that reviewer evidently fails to realize is that LeBoeuf's point is that rewards aren't just bonus checks and award trips. Attention from management, personal praise and mentoring are all vitally important aspects of the principle. What could possibly be the alternative? No praise? No management attention and encouragement? To reduce Dr. LeBoeuf's sound research to the erroneous assertion of a previous poster does a terrible injustice to potential readers searching for a work of great insight that is also a great read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary of techniques to increase productivity, January 31, 1999

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This review is from: Getting Results (Paperback)

It would be of tremendous help to obtain details on how to convey the presented practices with effective management techniques such as Management By Objective.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong slant on motivation, February 12, 2001

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This review is from: Getting Results (Paperback)

It's been many years since I read this book, so my recollection may be off. As I recall, the GMP is something like "that which gets rewarded gets done." If so, then this book is of a piece with hundreds that extoll the virtues of extrinsic motivation, whether carrots or sticks. For a devasting critique of extrinsic motivation, I recommend Alfie Kohn's PUNISHED BY REWARDS, brimming with insights into the shortsightedness of trying to motivate people with promises or threats. Years of consulting work and of on-the-job observation as a manager and employee have taught me that Kohn provides a true GMP, even if most managers resist it. Like those who could see with their own eyes that the Sun circled the Earth, these managers can "see" that only rewards or, the flip side of the same coin, punishments get results. If you are ready to question the "obvious," read this book, then Kohn's.