Management lessons from the great explorers / Ralph Kliem, PMP, CBCP.
| Author/creator | Kliem, Ralph L. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First Edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton ; London : CRC Press, [2022] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | George Vancouver: Understanding the context -- Christopher Columbus: Having a vision -- Henry the Navigator: Being a sponsor -- Ferdinand Magellan: Focusing on the goal -- Marco Polo: Understanding the customer -- Roald Amundsen: Planning -- James Cook: Integrating -- Hernan Cortes: Motivating -- Jacques Cartier: Executing -- Vasco da Gama: Embracing the unknown -- Vitus Bering: Staying on track -- Meriwether Lewis and William Clark: Adapting to change -- Ernest Shackleton: Leading -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This book looks at famous explorers to discuss and analyze the management practices they used before, during, and even after their expeditions. Each chapter presents the historical background about the explorers and gives a management perspective on the challenges they faced. The final chapter provides lessons learned"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021046577 |
| ISBN | 9781032190952 (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367464332 (Paperback) |
| ISBN | (eBook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |