Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built
Business historian Tedlow (Harvard Business Sch.) presents seven magnates in a historical context that reflects the growth of the United States as an economic power from the mid-1800s to the latter part of the 20th century. Presenting biographical essays divided chronologically into three sections, he first discusses Andrew Carnegie (U.S. Steel), George Eastman (Kodak), and Henry Ford (automobiles) and their contributions to the emergence of … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Author: Richard S. Tedlow | Subjects: History, People
How to Stop Bad Things from Happening to Good Companies
Catching the right moment to take action when successful business models begin to wane requires skilled detection work and the courage to face reality. In this article on value migration — the process by which changing markets and new competitors threaten a company’s equilibrium — a system of early-warning diagnostics is recommended.
Content: Article | Authors: Adrian J. Slywotzky, Benson P. Shapiro, Richard S. Tedlow | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Strategy