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Where do lively quotes come from? They're sparked by discord, financial concerns, and power struggles, so the competitive world of corporate conflict makes an especially fertile field for pithy perspicacity and business bons mots. Henry Ehrlich has surveyed that field, and compiled more than 5,000 insights and opinions from today's industry moguls. These epigrams are organized in categories, such as Advertising, Asia, Corporate Culture, Hostile Takeovers, Information Superhighway, and Success, and indexed by both name and organization.
You'll find Bernard Fauber, CEO of Kmart, saying, "The sure path to oblivion is to stay where you are," and James Sidell, president of UST Corp., opining that "The [banking] industry has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel." McDonald's Ray Kroc delivers, "What do you do when your competitor's drowning? Get a live hose and stick it in his mouth." Bill Gates is on record as saying, in 1981, that "640K [of computer memory] ought to be enough for anybody," and James W. Johnston, former chairman of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, is in print from 1997 for his pronouncement, "Cigarettes and nicotine clearly do not meet the classic definition of addiction." For those whose consciences are troubled by business ethics, here's Ivan Boesky, arbitrageur extraordinaire, speaking at the UC Berkeley Business School graduation: "Greed is all right, by the way. I want you to know that. I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself."
The Wiley Book of Business Quotations is a great resource for speechwriters and economists, business professionals and sociologists. Whether you're seeking the clever quip to launch your pitch or some supportive quotes to drive home your premise, Erhlich's quotation collection is remarkably easy to use. It's also good for water cooler browsing and retirement gifts, or as a little something for your nieces and nephews when they earn their MBAs. --Stephanie Gold
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"Instructive, well-organized . . . . The Wiley Book of Business Quotations is a worthy addition to your business bookshelf"-USA Today
"This [is] a great book for speechwriters as well as writers . . . appealing to anyone interested in business-or, for that matter, life-as it is practiced today."-Houston Chronicle
This groundbreaking book contains the most provocative, illuminating, and humorous comments about business today.
ON COMPETITION . . .
"I don't like my competitors. I don't eat with them, don't do anything with them except try to waste them."-Hugh McColl Jr., CEO of NationsBank
ON MANAGEMENT . . .
"One's objective should be to get it right, get it out, and get it over. You see, your problem won't improve with age."-Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
ON LANGUAGE . . .
"George Orwell once blamed the demise of the English language on politics. It's quite possible he never read a prospectus."-Arthur Levitt Jr., Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
With more than 5,000 quotations drawn largely from the press and from speeches, this comprehensive reference brings you the unique perspectives of today's business leaders. Inside, you'll find the words of such titans as Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Percy Barnevik, George Soros, Jurgen Schrempp, Michael Eisner, and Jack Welch, as well as hundreds of others who have helped shape the business world over the past two decades. Thoroughly indexed by names and companies, this book is an indispensable resource for business people, writers, politicians, public speakers, and anyone who wants to make sense of today's business world.
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A unique and indispensable resource for business.......1999-10-02
This is a unique and indispensable resource for businessmen, writers, politicians, contemporary history buffs, and anyone who wants to make sense of today's business world. It shows that the dialogue of business can be brilliant when you know where to find it. The right quotation can provide instant perspective for business thinking.
With more than 5,000 quotations drawn largely from the Press and from the speeches of business leaders, this comprehensive reference brings you today's voice of business. The quotes are organised into hundreds of crucial topics such as Asian financial markets, corporate culture, entrepreneurship, and workplace diversity, that have become highly visible aspects of the business scene in an era of breathtaking change. The selections are by turns inspiring, provocative, incisive, and informative-and always entertaining. In addition to concentrating on contemporary sources and subjects, this heavy tome provides historical and topical context and relevant information about speakers and the organisations they represent.
Henry Ehrlich is a professional speechwriter whose clients include some of the world's foremost financial, manufacturing, and entertainment companies.
Reviewed by Azlan Adnan. Formerly Business Development Manager with KPMG, Azlan is currently Managing Partner of Azlan & Koh Knowledge and Professional Management Group, an education and management consulting practice based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo. He holds a Master's degree in International Business and Management.
Business comes alive.......1999-03-12
This is the only book of business quotations I've ever encountered that lays out what really happens in business life. It's like listening to the proverbial guy at the water cooler, he lowers his voice--you lean closer, knowing you're getting the necessary tidbits to survive the job. You know you're hearing the truth. What's surprising in this book, is that the water cooler guy is often the CEO speaking. Who knew these big guns talked so bluntly? Gone it seems are veils of public relations and smooth, life-as-it-should-be speak. It's a terrific read of business in the late 20th century.
Excellent business quotations carefully documented........1998-10-28
The Wiley Book of Business Quotations by Henry Ehrlich is a wide-ranging collection of quotations by contemporary business men and women on a great variety of subjects, including international business. The book reflects a great deal of scholarship that is not found in most of today's quotation books, including meticulous documentation. I own 1,500 quotation books and this has been a valuable addition to my collection.
Charles Francis "IdeaBank" Chappaqua, New York
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Trade Policy Review: Turkey : Sacu 1998 (Trade Policy Review)
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THE 1997 REVIEW OF FIREARMS CONTROL: AN APPRAISAL.: An article from: Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
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From the supplier: Recommendations of New Zealand's 1997 firearms control review would do little to prevent mass murders or accidental death and injury. While some of the proposals could improve police efficiency and create a useful gun ownership database, they fail to address misuse or the large numbers of illegal firearms available in communities.
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Gone for a Soldier: The Civil War Memoirs of Private Alfred Bellard
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- This book helps you in your future expedition to find a job.
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Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000-2001
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Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook.......2000-08-25
In the Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook the author adds vital information to the Department or Labor's version of the book. It provides exhaustive, accurate, up-to-date information on all major jobs and occupations in the United States. This easy to use, authoritative, and definitive reference offers the most useful database of information on jobs and salaries available today. All jobs are arranged into logical clusters, making it simple to find a given occupation. The descriptions are clearly written and replete with pertinent and useful information on skills, pay, working conditions, training, educational prerequisites and more. It is an essential, core reference title for school and community job center counseling, and ideal for personal job and career research.
This book helps you in your future expedition to find a job........1998-10-26
It talks about many different jobs. For each job, the book includes a definition, working condition information, earnings, and more. This book is very informative. I suggest you to buy it if you are looking for a job.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001
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- Very good book
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001 (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000-2001 (Cloth))
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) has come a long way since its first edition in the 1940s--replete with positions fueled by a wartime economy. One thing has not changed, however: for more than 50 years, the OOH has been respected as the job seeker's number one source of critical decision-making information. From aerospace engineer to water treatment plant operator, the latest edition spans more than 250 occupations, encompassing nearly 90 percent of the jobs in the U.S. economy.
The most current source of government statistics on jobs and job opportunities, the Occupational Outlook Handbook organizes a vast amount of data.
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Very good book.......2002-12-11
Although I haven't read this book in print form, I have read it online for free. It's very authoritative and full of information. The only problem I have is that it lacks subjectivity: doesn't tell you the "problems" a certain career might have or its workload.
In conclusion, every student or non-student who's just looking for a different career path will benefit from the info in this book.
Ideal reference for perosnal job and career research........2000-05-04
In its Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001, The U.S. Department of Labor provides exhaustive, accurate, up-to-date information on all major jobs and occupations in the United States. This easy to use, authoritative, and definitive reference offers the most useful database of information on jobs and salaries available today. All jobs are arranged into logical clusters, making it simple to find a given occupation. The descriptions are clearly written and replete with pertinent and useful information on skills, pay, working conditions, training, educational prerequisites and more. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001 is an essential, core reference title for school and community job center counseling, and ideal for personal job and career research.
A big help.......1999-07-27
It's definitely a good book to have, if anything because it's very clearly cross-referenced. I got a lot out of it, and have been lending it out to a lot of my friends. VaultReports publishes similar stuff which is also pretty good.
this book was a necesity for finding a job.......1999-03-01
it helped me learn about meteorolog
The classic career planning resource........1998-04-14
Published every two years by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The resource used by more career counselors than any other. Good, basic occupational information on hundreds of jobs covering over 90% of the workforce.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001
Gregory Letterman
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001 (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000-2001)
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001
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