David A. Garvin 2000 272 pages $299...

David A. Garvin 2000 272 pages $2995 hardcover

This interesting volume explores methods and strategies for implementing change between the sides of knowledge in the workplace. Early in the work the author does a useful job of giving file reader basic information about for what cause education works and how clan learn. He then builds onward this foundation by devoting a separate section to each shadow of leaning and its importance to the overall conversion of a corporate environment to a learning environment.

The part is well organized and provides interesting perspectives upon learning in a corporate setting. single in kind of the book's strongest features is the presentation of mealy interesting examples from diverse large organizations. The examples alone make the main division worth reading. The last section of the work is a primer for managers forward implementing new programs and strategies that will make secure a successful transition.

Managers will be quick to recognize familiar puzzles that the author addresses. For many scenarios, he not past nor futures solutions along with a description of the reasons those solutions worked or did not work mid which situational changes might have produc different outcomes

This volume clearly is intended for a business audience. Although there is no longer any question that health care is a business, the author does not specifically mention that industry. This intriguing volume is most useful to those in succession the business side of health care or those seeking to influence in that direction.

This part is available from Harvard Business academy Publishing, Customer Service, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163 http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA CARROLLTON, GA

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