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Author: Irving R. Burling ,
David A. Whitsett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.377kg
ISBN: 9781567200263
ISBN 10: 1567200265
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 25 March 1996
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
. . . David Whitsett and Irving Burling have done a masterful job of detailing the necessary steps for the successful transformation of two companies. At every step of the process they first considered the human challenges to be met before making a move, and continued to monitor them throughout the process. Achieving Successful Organizational Transformation is must reading for anyone attempting to alter corporate strategy in an effort to better position their company in today's super-competitive environment. - Jack E. Bobo CLU, FLMI, retired CEO National Association of Life Underwriters
This stimulating and incisive book cuts to the heart of how to successfully lead and manage a successful organizational transformation. Good stuff! -Joe D. Batten, CPAE chairman, The Batten Group author of Tough-Minded Leadership . . . an important subject, and should be must reading for any CEO who is contemplating mergers, joint ventures, or other amalgamations. -William E. Kingsley executive vice president, Public Relations American Council of Life Insurance . . . Although each merger is different with individual sets of circumstances, nevertheless there is much that can be learned and many problems could be avoided if those involved were to study this detailed description. -Lynn G. Merritt president and CEO, LOMA This book captures the essence of one of the most unique corporate restructurings ever consummated in the insurance industry and provides insights into why it succeeded and how it could have been improved. . . . - Phillip A. Turberg, managing director The Firemark Group . . . David Whitsett and Irving Burling have done a masterful job of detailing the necessary steps for the successful transformation of two companies. At every step of the process they first considered the human challenges to be met before making a move, and continued to monitor them throughout the process. Achieving Successful Organizational Transformation is must reading for anyone attempting to alter corporate strategy in an effort to better position their company in today's super-competitive environment. - Jack E. Bobo CLU, FLMI, retired CEO National Association of Life Underwriters
Author Information
DAVID A. WHITSETT is Professor of Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa. His previous books include From Management Theory to Business Sense and Scenarios of Change (Praeger, 1989). IRVING R. BURLING is the recently retired president and chief executive officer of Century Companies of America.
