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Danny Miller's "The Icarus Paradox"
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This paper reviews Danny Miller's "The Icarus Paradox", a work about company failure because of management arrogance after success, focusing on IBM.
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Published on: Feb 27, 2003
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"In ancient Greek mythology, Icarus had wings of feathers held together by wax which enabled him to fly. Entranced with his newfound ability, Icarus ignored his father's warnings and soared ever higher. His wings eventually melted and he fell into the sea and drowned. In his book "The Icarus Paradox", Danny Miller suggests that a similar fate can befall highly successful companies: confident in their positions of market dominance or their own exceptional management, these companies can falter and fail, victims of their own success. This research examines Miller's work in detail and considers its relevance for practicing managers as well as for students of management.Thesis of Book
Miller suggests that companies which enjoy high levels of ... "
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Danny Miller's "The Icarus Paradox" (2012, April 01). Retrieved May 25, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Danny-Miller's-The-Icarus-Paradox/21533
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"Danny Miller's "The Icarus Paradox"" 01 April 2012. Web. 25 May. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Danny-Miller's-The-Icarus-Paradox/21533>
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