Management Quality and Competitiveness: Lessons from the Industrial Excellence Award [Hardcover]

Christoph H. Loch (Author), Stephen Chick (Author), Arnd Huchzermeier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2008 | ISBN-10: 3540791833 | ISBN-13: 978-3540791836 | Edition: 1

This book showcases examples of excellent manufacturing companies who have succeeded in creating value and job growth in Western Europe. The examples show managers of industrial firms how a clearly articulated strategic position can be combined with excellent execution to achieve competitiveness in Europe, in spite of the usually cited disadvantage of high labor costs and rigidity. Not every company is alike — strategic positions differ, and the means of execution differ, but what is common is a clear plan together with mobilization of all employees to apply their abilities in supporting this common plan. The book is indispensable reading for all managers that are interested in improving competitiveness.

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This book showcases examples of excellent manufacturing companies who have succeeded in creating value and job growth in Western Europe. The examples show managers of industrial firms how a clearly articulated strategic position can be combined with excellent execution to achieve competitiveness in Europe, in spite of the usually cited disadvantage of high labor costs and rigidity. Not every company is alike — strategic positions differ, and the means of execution differ, but what is common is a clear plan together with mobilization of all employees to apply their abilities in supporting this common plan. The book is indispensable reading for all managers that are interested in improving competitiveness.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 167 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540791833
• ISBN-13: 978-3540791836
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,281,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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