Welch
A Business Icon
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Word Count
76,000 words, Guess
Page Count
304 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivewelch00jane
- ISBN-10047125522X
- ISBN-139780471255222
- Goodreads1998879
- LibraryThing2652696
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- Library of Congress Control Number00054564
- OCLC Control Number51001227
- OCLC Control Number48138717
- Better World Books9780471255222
- Open LibraryOL7614172M
Classifications
- LCCHD9697.A3U588 2001
- LCCHD9697.A3 U588 2001eb
Description
"Welch: An American Icon delivers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how this man has become a global symbol of brilliant management, shedding new light on the tactics, style, and personality of the man who made GE a dominating force in world business. Janet Lowe explores the shining successes as well as the darker aspects of Jack Welch's life and work - how he shaped and influenced GE, how he pushed the company into the global marketplace, and how his vision is impacting the lives of everyone everywhere.". "Welch: An American Icon reveals the steps Welch took to make GE the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization that exceeded $520 billion in 2000. You'll learn how he restructured the company by reducing the work force to only the absolute minimum necessary. Then find out how he mobilized his personal drive and energy to improve the different businesses within GE, committing to globalization and integrating the Internet into every aspect of the company."--BOOK JACKET.
First Sentence
Business reporters from every imaginable news outlet rushed to a hastily convened press conference at General Electric Corporation's New York City offices in the former RCA Building.
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