The Management Methods of Jesus: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business [Paperback]

Bob Briner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2005

The Management Methods of Jesus is loaded with insights on real-life situations managers and business people face every day. This comprehensive book deals with topics such as planning and preparation, recruitment and hiring, communications, conflict resolution, public relations and business ethics, employee satisfaction and family friendliness. All this, and more, is based on principles of management practiced by the greatest manager the world has ever known.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785269703
• ISBN-13: 978-0785269700
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth It!, February 1, 2004

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Manuel Hernandez (Groton, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Management Methods Of Jesus Ancient Wisdom For Modern Business (Hardcover)

I was caught by the title of this book and couldn't wait to read it in one sitting since it is quite small. I was so sorely disappointed. There wasn't any redeeming qualities at all.

This book failed in 2 major areas: 1. It gives us nothing of values when it comes to management skills. Very poor in showing any application in what the author would submit as a "management" statement. They would be better qualified as "one liners" or thoughts fom a manager. Though even at that there was no defense or application at all.

2. I had expected to read Jesus's thoughts on management; deep insights from the one called the Son of God; at least a little ray of light from heaven. Absolutely NOTHING!!! This is a blatant example of exploitation on the name of Jesus. It is almost as if the christian market was targeted and yet only light sprinkles from the Bible or a quote would satisfy the target.

I honestly believe that the "manangement" points were selected and then a supporting verse or Biblical statement was searched for to add on and call it Jesus's.

This book is a sham. Maybe I feel strongly about this review because I know the Bible and I teach leadership skills internationally.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book left me wanting for more, December 6, 1999

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J. Grey (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Management Methods Of Jesus Ancient Wisdom For Modern Business (Hardcover)

As a corporate middle manager and as a Christian, I was intrigued by this slim volume. I was encouraged by its message of servant leadership, but wished for greater depth and detail. I also felt that the author stretched some of the quoted scriptures to fit the chosen topic, to the extent that I was occasionally uncertain as to how the scripture supported the topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Beginner, July 13, 2007

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C. Alexander - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Management Methods of Jesus: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business (Paperback)

This book provides a good summary of important managerial skills. Briner does a good job of correlating these skills with the life and teachings of Jesus although at times he seems to be reaching to make the correlation. I'm new to management and I chose this book because of the title. It is an easy read. I enjoyed Briner's engaging writing style. Each management skill is presented individually in a chapter, which allows for easy class discussion. Overall I think it is a great book for managers and Christians.