The Essential Drucker - Peter F. Drucker

Peter Drucker\'s wide-ranging book, drawn from his best work, looks at management, the individual and society. Under the three headings, Drucker covers aspects such as what the non-profits are teaching business and the information that executives need today. He connects these themes of today\'s world with his usual clear-sighted and far-reaching style to create a work which encapsulates his essential and strongest writings in one volume.

The third part on society encompasses the coming of the entrepreneurial society and citizenship through the social sector.Contents:Part One - Management - Management as social function and liberal art; the dimensions of management; the purpose and objectives of a business; what the non-profits are teaching business; social impacts and social problems; management\'s new paradigm; information executives need today; management by objectives and self control; picking people - the basic rules; the entrepreneurial business; the new venture; entrepreneurial strategies. In his section on the individual he gives advice on knowing your own strengths and values, your time and, intriguingly, the second half of your life. Part Two - the Individual - effectiveness must be learned; focus on contribution; know your strengths and values; know your time; effective decisions; functioning communication; leadership as a work; principles of innovation; the second half of your life; the educated person.

Part Three - Society - a century of social transformation; the coming of entrepreneurial society; citizenship through the social sector; from analysis to perception.