Product Description

With over 33,500 copies sold of the previous edition, the winning formula of this incredibly successful book will remain the same. From SWOT analysis and core competencies to risk reward analysis and the innovation circle, Key Management Models explains each model in a clear, structured and practical way.

There is a brief overview of each of the 61 essential models that spans no more than

3-4 pages. For each model you will find:

· The model in a nutshell (‘the big idea’)

· Its applicability (‘when to use it’)

· The practicalities of applying it (‘how to use it’)

· A critical appraisal (‘the final analysis’)

The PERFECT reference book, no matter what business you’re in.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20682 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review

"A little smasher" Human Resources Jan 09

From the Back Cover

Management models - love them or hate them, they crop up all the time. Models provide a framework for improving business performance, so if you’re a manager, or studying business, then it’s really important you know what they are and how to use them. Key Management Models has the winning combination of brevity and clarity, so it is the essential guide to all the management models you’ll ever need to know about.

This book gives you short, practical overviews of the top classic and cutting edge management models in an easy-to-use, ready reference format. Whether you want to remind yourself about models you’ve already come across, or want to find new ones, you’ll find yourself referring back to it again and again. And you’ll wonder what you ever did without it!

IF YOU WANT TO BE A MODEL MANAGER, KEEP THIS BOOK CLOSE AT HAND

About the Author
Marcel van Assen(1969) is a senior consultant at the Operations Management group of Berenschot. His industrial consulting experience covers various manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic issues, from operational excellence, outsourcing & contract manufacturing to value-innovation based on strategic conversation, roadmapping and foresight.

In addition, he is an assistant professor of manufacturing management at the Department of Management of Technology and Innovation Department of RSM Erasmus University he is (co)author of several books and articles on operations and innovation management. He holds an MSc. in mechanical engineering from the University of Twente, an MSc. in business administration (strategy and organisation) from the Open University, and a Ph.D. in business administration froe member of ERIM (Erasmus acturing firms, clusters and networks.

Gerben van de Bergread business administration at the University of Groningen. He works at Berenschot as consultant in the Business Strategies group. He is a co-author of the book Excellence = optimization and innovation and (co)author of several articles concerning strategic management.

Paul PietersmaMSc. BA is a strategy consultant and managing director of Business Strategies at Berenschot. He has more than 10 years of experience in the consultancy business in which he advised many CEO’s and boards of directors on various strategic issues. He has won the Dutch Professionals Award of Management Consultancy, he has published several articles on strategy and he is the (co)author of two leading Dutch strategy books ‘Het Strategieboek I’ and ‘Het Strategieboek II’.

Customer Reviews

Great reference guide
I completed an MBA about 5 years ago, and found the most useful part of the learning was having a suite of models to use as a framework for thought, analysis and discussions. The models don't give you the answers. They are tools to help you find the right answers.

I was looking for a book where I could refresh my memory about key models and their application, and came across this. It is a gem. It has three compelling features. Firstly, the models are logically sorted into groups eg Strategic, Tactical, Operational. Secondly, each model is described very clearly and concisely, structured as a summary, when to use it, how to use it, and a final constructive review of any limitations it may have. Finally, it is written so that it is accessible to anyone, so avoids jargon or unnecessary sophistication. One of the signs of greatness in my opinion is being able to describe complicated ideas simply, and it acheives this.

It is a book that is worth flicking through regularly to trigger thoughts about current strategy and direction within an organisation. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone involved in management.

Save your time to compile management models yourself
The book includes 59 different Western management models and one Japanese management model (please be aware of this severe imbalance). It is particularly good for people who are interested to understand the characteristics of management styles and practices in Western world. No doubt a lot of these models could be applied in Oriental contexts but modifications should be done in advance.

I bought this book because I have been using some of the models for quite awhile and it is good to see them being compiled as one book. Therefore, it is good for busy people who intend to learn something about management but feel relectant to learn and compile what they have learnt manually.
Personally, I think it is a handy tool-book not only meant for "every manager", but also for non-manager personnel--to know why their managers behave or do things in certain ways.

Absolute must have - especially for (wanna-be) consultants
This book is miracle in filed of management know-how. In very easy to read way you can acquire basic understanding of management know-how.

I have took the harder way by reading for most of the described "Models" the full-pledged versions of their explanations (some of them took more than 1-2 books each).

One can certainly come with proposals of other models that did not make it into final list of this book, however, drawing from past experience of being Head of Strategy dept. in Banking & Insurance I can certify the selection is more than enough not to let you down in real business situations.

If you are early in your career path and heading towards managerial position or just-married with consultancy business, go for it !

If you are student of business major at college/university, the sooner you read through the sooner you see the big picture of what and how can shift your (future) organization(s) into higher gear.

I would like to extend my thank you to authros who made an excellent job in summarizing the thoughts. I use quite a few of the mentioned models in my business life and had little objections to how they were explained in this book. Great job, Gentlemen !