In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly became the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the world's most valuable company. But Welch's achievements were not the result of sound business judgment or unique managerial intelligence. Rather, they were the product of his relentless effort to push GE's stock price ever higher at the expense of workers, consumers, and innovation. In this captivating, revelatory book, David Gelles argues that Welch single-handedly ushered in a new, cutthroat era of American capitalism that persists today. He also chronicles the changes now afoot in corporate America, highlighting companies and leaders who have abandoned Welchism and are proving it's possible to thrive-and do well by consumers and workers-in the business world.
In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly became the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the world's most valuable company. But Welch's achievements were not the result of sound business judgment or unique managerial intelligence. Rather, they were the product of his relentless effort to push GE's stock price ever higher at the expense of workers, consumers, and innovation. In this captivating, revelatory book, David Gelles argues that Welch single-handedly ushered in a new, cutthroat era of American capitalism that persists today. He also chronicles the changes now afoot in corporate America, highlighting companies and leaders who have abandoned Welchism and are proving it's possible to thrive-and do well by consumers and workers-in the business world.
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In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly became the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the world's most valuable company. But Welch's achievements were not the result of sound business judgment or unique managerial intelligence. Rather, they were the product of his relentless effort to push GE's stock price ever higher at the expense of workers, consumers, and innovation. In this captivating, revelatory book, David Gelles argues that Welch single-handedly ushered in a new, cutthroat era of American capitalism that persists today. He also chronicles the changes now afoot in corporate America, highlighting companies and leaders who have abandoned Welchism and are proving it's possible to thrive-and do well by consumers and workers-in the business world.
In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly became the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the world's most valuable company. But Welch's achievements were not the result of sound business judgment or unique managerial intelligence. Rather, they were the product of his relentless effort to push GE's stock price ever higher at the expense of workers, consumers, and innovation. In this captivating, revelatory book, David Gelles argues that Welch single-handedly ushered in a new, cutthroat era of American capitalism that persists today. He also chronicles the changes now afoot in corporate America, highlighting companies and leaders who have abandoned Welchism and are proving it's possible to thrive-and do well by consumers and workers-in the business world.
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Imprint | Simon & Schuster |
Country of Publication | United States |
Dimensions | Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm |
Audience | General/trade, ELT Advanced |
Publisher's Status | Active |
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Imprint | Simon & Schuster |
Country of Publication | United States |
Dimensions | Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm |
Audience | General/trade, ELT Advanced |
Publisher's Status | Active |