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The Goal, Eliyahu M Goldratt
Book summary/review
Reviewed by
Duncan Lydon, Training Consultant.
ISBN - 0566074184
Rating - 5 * |
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This captivating story is lively and interesting and
offers food for thought for managers in any field. Although
it is a novel, this title is more appropriate for business collections.
In this intriguing, readable business novel based on up to
date economic thinking, Alex Rogo manages a failing manufacturing
plant. When his district manager tells him that profits must
increase or the plant will be closed, Alex realizes he needs
help. To turn things around Alex seeks advice from an elusive
business guru who teaches, for example, that reduction in
the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire
operation more productive!
Alex's attempts to make the factory profitable and to engage
his employees in the struggle are as easy to understand as
the author's economic models. Although some characters are
as anonymous as the goods manufactured in the factory, others
ring true. In addition, the tender story of Alex and his wife's
separation and reconciliation make a touching contrast to
the rest of the book.
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