One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, the Swiss multinational Novartis traces its history and that of its predecessor companies back to the first dye factories in Basel in the early 19th century.
A corporate history of the innovative Benetton Holding Company, Edizione follows the early days of the family-owned brand, through governance and structure changes, mass distribution, infrastructure and network growth, to wider views for the future.
A number of people have claimed that the ongoing financial crisis has revealed the problems with neoliberal thought and neoliberal policies in the 'Atlantic Heartland'.
An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris - the collapse of Greensill Capital is a billion pound scandal that shredded the reputation of a British Prime Minister.
'Essential for any leader in any industry' - Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorWorking Backwards gives an insider's account of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership and best practices from two long-time, top-level Amazon executives.
Aufbauend auf entsprechend erweiterten Assoziationen in Musiktiteln, folgend in Markennamen und Artikeln, Slogans und … wird eine größere Bandbreite gedanklich "greifbarer" Begriffe erreicht.
A historical look at the early evolution of global trade and how this led to the creation and dominance of the European business corporationBefore the seventeenth century, trade across Eurasia was mostly conducted in short segments along the Silk Route and Indian Ocean.
The stranger-than-fiction story of Wirecard, once a $30 billion tech darling, now a smouldering wreck, by the journalist who brought it crashing down - perfect for those who loved Bad Blood and Empire of Pain.
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, the straight-talking CEO of Virgin Money, looks back at the events that have influenced, shaped and inspired her to become one of the most powerful women in banking.
Winner of the Canadian National Business Book Award 2016Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2015In 2009, BlackBerry controlled half of the US smartphone market.
From one man s Hackney market stall to a company serving fifty million customers in thirteen countries every week, this is the extraordinary story of one of Britain s most remarkable companies.
boo hoo is a gripping, insider's account of the rise and fall of this most controversial of internet startups - a global, online retailer of sports and designer clothes.
Thomas Urban untersucht den Zwangsarbeitereinsatz bei Thyssen erstmals in großer Breite - von den Hüttenwerken und einer Zeche im rheinischen Ruhrgebiet bis zu zwei Werften in Norddeutschland.
"e;Skip's account of the founding of JanSport wreaks of honesty, humor, and enough anecdotes to stir a memory in almost anyone who has spent time outside.
*AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023ANEW STATESMANBOOK OF THE YEARA parable for our times FINANCIAL TIMES,Best Books of 2023GrippingTHE TIMES, Best Technology Books of 2023 ______________________________________________________________________What if you could be identified by anyone with just a blurry photo?
The Target Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled the big box store to become the retail giant it is today.
Celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery with this rich, adventurous history The Dogfish Head Book: 26 Years of Off-Centered Adventures celebrates a quarter-century in business for the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.
Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day.
Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day.
Proven principles for sustainable success, with new leadership insight PEAK is the popular, transformative guide to doing business better, written by a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO who has disrupted his favorite industry not once, but twice.
Proven principles for sustainable success, with new leadership insight PEAK is the popular, transformative guide to doing business better, written by a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO who has disrupted his favorite industry not once, but twice.
A journey through the Index Revolution from the man who started it all Stay the Course is the story the Vanguard Group as told by its founder, legendary investor John C.
A journey through the Index Revolution from the man who started it all Stay the Course is the story the Vanguard Group as told by its founder, legendary investor John C.
Lessons on product, quality, innovation, and longevity from the "e;First Family of Bourbon"e; The Big Man of Jim Beam delves into the life and times of legendary distiller F.
Lessons on product, quality, innovation, and longevity from the "e;First Family of Bourbon"e; The Big Man of Jim Beam delves into the life and times of legendary distiller F.
Tells the story of how America s biggest companies began, operated, and prospered post-World War I This book takes the vantage point of people working within companies as they responded to constant change created by consumers and technology.
Tells the story of how America s biggest companies began, operated, and prospered post-World War I This book takes the vantage point of people working within companies as they responded to constant change created by consumers and technology.
The untold story of the world's premier bourbon and the family that made it #1 American Still Life tells the intertwined true stories of America's favorite whiskey and the family dynasty that produces it to this very day.
In 2004, Spain's Banco Santander purchased Britain's Abbey National Bank in a deal valued at fifteen billion dollars--an acquisition that made Santander one of the ten largest financial institutions in the world.
*** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **** WINNER OF THE SABEW BEST IN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2025 FOR BUSINESS REPORTING *';Absolutely riveting' Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads';Disturbing and enlightening' Chris Miller,author ofChip War';Hugely important' Rana Foroohar,author ofMakers and Takers';A once-in-a-generation read' Robert D.
'An engrossing story of audacious entrepreneurism' -- Charles Duhigg'Captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb exceedingly well' -- Reid Hoffman'fast paced, fun dive into one of the seminal firms of our time' -- Rana Foroohar In 2008, two broke art school graduates and their coder-whiz friend set up a platform that in less than a decade became one of the largest provider of accommodations in the world.
Northeast Utilities Company adopted an ambitious new competitive strategy in the mid-1980s, seeking to become the low-cost supplier in New England electric power markets bracing for deregulation.
In The Three Rules, Michael E Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed provide the answer to the ultimate business question: how do some companies manage to keep excelling, year after year after year?
