The Economist: Managing Uncertainty: Strategies for surviving and thriving in turbulent times

by Marion Devine and Michel Syrett

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This book looks at managing uncertainty as a new business imperative. It
·analyses the sources and triggers of business turbulence, and explores different models for classifying uncertainty
·explores the cost of uncertainty in the shape of business disruption and lost opportunities - as well as the price paid by staff in the shape of psychological stress, diminished job satisfaction, trust and commitment.
·shows how embracing uncertainty can lead to greater innovation and business growth
·draws on new thinking from practitioners, academics and consultants and the experiences of a wide variety of organisations including Intel, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Boeing, Qinetiq, Philips, China Telecom, Ford, Apple, Nokia, Mars, Shell and Glaxo SmithKilne.

Managing Uncertainty is aimed at business leaders and managers who are looking for new ideas and approaches that will help them to succeed in the highly uncertain times we live in today.
  • ISBN10 1846685907
  • ISBN13 9781846685903
  • Publish Date 27 September 2012
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 29 July 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Profile Books Ltd
  • Imprint Economist Books
  • Edition Main
  • Format Paperback (UK Trade)
  • Pages 224
  • Language English