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Managing, Performing, Living

Fredmund Malik

Summary

Key Insights from the Book

  1. Management as a Skill: The book argues that management is a skill that can be learned and honed, not just an innate ability. Malik emphasizes the importance of effective management in all aspects of life, not just in business.
  2. Systems Orientation: Malik's approach to management is deeply rooted in systems theory. He believes that organizations should be seen as complex systems, and managed accordingly.
  3. The Manager's Role: According to Malik, a manager's role is to design and maintain systems that enable employees to perform at their best.
  4. Importance of Communication: Malik underscores the importance...

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