How to Succeed in the Business World

Paper Summary:

The paper presents the central thesis that in order to be successful in modern business one must respond positively to the requirements and the changes in the modern business environment. The paper discusses how this refers to aspects such as information technology, networking, diversity and complexity. The paper further discusses how successful business leaders are aware of the need for communication and for dealing with others in terms of their specific needs and motivational requirements. The paper also points out that there must be a balance between work and recreation to be able to deal with the often excessive demands of the contemporary business place.

Outline:
Overview
Preparing to Succeed
Communicating with others
Working in Groups
Leadership in the Workplace
Balance in your life
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"One of the most important aspects of business success is adequate preparation and planning. This is a fact that is noted in many studies on this issue. For example, a study by Rothe and Jurgensen, (1961) entitled, Matching Men to Job Requirements, states that a successful leader in business and industry has to observe central basic operational factors. These include planning activities, deciding what to do in certain circumstances and, "... organizing a group of persons to carry out the plans that have been decided upon ...leading the organization toward the established goal, and ... analyzing the progress toward the goal" (Rothe & Jurgensen, 1961, p. 5)."

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