![]() ![]() Filled with fascinating insider anecdotes and featuring a who's who in the consulting world, including Peter Drucker, Michael Porter and Bruce Henderson, this wry, absorbing book will enlighten executives about the value consultants actually bring to their clients. Stewart spent 10 years in the consulting industry, and unlike many of his MBA credentialed co-workers, had a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University. The Management Myth offers an insightful romp through the entire history of thinking about management, a withering critique of pseudoscience in management theory, and a clear explanation of why the MBA usually amounts to so much BSleading us through the wilderness of American business thought. Gleefully revealing the magician's tricks, Stewart takes readers on a whirlwind tour of how this industry came to be a powerhouse. Following in the footsteps of "shamans," consultants "envelop their work with an aura of sacred mystery" and "outrageously unjustified" levels of self-confidence to add to their perceived expertise. ![]() ![]() He offers an insider's perspective on the industry, revealing the astonishingly high routine consultant fees and the absurdity of leading firms depending on consultants fresh out of school to tell them how to run their business. The Management Myth.vp Author: Summaries. Stewart (The Courtier and the Heretic) reflects on his unconventional path to becoming a successful management consultant despite a complete lack of business knowledge or experience, let alone an MBA. ![]()
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