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Author Watson, Scott A

Title The art of war for security managers : 10 steps to enhancing organizational effectiveness / Scott A. Watson
Published Burlington : Syngress/Elsevier, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (199 pages)
Contents Introduction to the art of war -- Be a leader! -- Accepting the inevitability of conflict -- Know yourself and know your enemy -- Conduct strategic assessments -- Remember what is really important -- Engage the enemy -- Maneuver your army -- Adapt to the battlefield -- Avoid predictability -- Collect intelligence -- The art of war and homeland security
Summary The classic book The Art of War (or as it is sometimes translated, The Art of Strategy) by Sun Tzu is often used to illustrate principles that can apply to the management of business environments. The Art of War for Security Managers is the first book to apply the time-honored principles of Sun Tzus theories of conflict to contemporary organizational security. Corporate leaders have a responsibility to make rational choices that maximize return on investment. The author posits that while conflict is inevitable, it need not be costly. The result is an efficient framework for understanding and
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Original version xiii, 184 p. ; 23 cm
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Subject Conflict management.
Risk management.
Crisis management.
risk management.
Conflict management
Crisis management
Risk management
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780080522012
0080522017
9780750679855
0750679859