Management and Myths Challenging business fads, fallacies and fashio

This book takes a very critical look at management fads and fashions and shows that many do not stand up to scrutiny. It is believed for example that coaching is successful. What is the evidence for this? Selection procedures at interviews result in the r

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Adrian Furnham

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MANAGEMENT AND MYTHS

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MANAGEMENT AND MYTHS

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MANAGEMENT

AND MYTHS Adrian Furnham

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Challenging business fads, fallacies and fashions

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