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Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, And The Fall Of General Electric-used
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A Wall Street Journal Bestseller'If Youre In Any Kind Of Leadership Rolewhether At A Company, A Nonprofit, Or Somewhere Elsetheres A Lot You Can Learn Here.'Bill Gates, Gates Noteshow Could General Electricperhaps Americas Most Iconic Corporationsuffer Such A Swift And Sudden Fall From Grace?This Is The Definitive History Of General Electrics Epic Decline, As Told By The Two Wall Street Journal Reporters Who Covered Its Fall.Since Its Founding In 1892, Ge Has Been More Than Just A Corporation. For Generations, It Was Job Security, A Solidly Safe Investment, And An Elite Business Education For Top Managers.Ge Electrified America, Powering Everything From Lightbulbs To Turbines, And Became Fully Integrated Into The American Societal Mindset As Few Companies Ever Had. And After Two Decades Of Leadership Under Legendary Ceo Jack Welch, Ge Entered The Twentyfirst Century As Americas Most Valuable Corporation. Yet, Fewer Than Two Decades Later, The Ge Of Old Was Gone.Lights Out Examines How Welchs Handpicked Successor, Jeff Immelt, Tried To Fix Flaws In Welchs Profit Machine, While Stumbling Headlong Into Mistakes Of His Own. In The End, Ges Traditional Winatallcosts Driven Culture Seemed To Lose Its Direction, Which Ultimately Caused The Companys Decline On Both A Personal And Organizational Scale. Lights Out Details How One Of Americas Alltime Great Companies Has Been Reduced To A Cautionary Tale For Our Times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric'? A: The book examines the decline of General Electric, detailing the company's history and challenges faced under leadership changes, particularly focusing on the transition from CEO Jack Welch to Jeff Immelt.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lights Out'? A: The book is authored by Thomas Gryta, who, along with his co-author, provides insights based on their reporting for the Wall Street Journal.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 4, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lights Out' have? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What genre does 'Lights Out' belong to? A: It belongs to the 'Company Profiles' category, focusing on the corporate history and analysis of General Electric.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals in leadership roles? A: Yes, the book is recommended for those in leadership positions as it offers valuable lessons on management and corporate culture.
- Q: What lessons can be learned from the decline of General Electric as described in the book? A: Readers can learn about the pitfalls of a win-at-all-costs culture and the importance of adapting leadership strategies to prevent organizational decline.
- Q: Does 'Lights Out' provide a cautionary tale for modern corporations? A: Yes, the book serves as a cautionary tale by illustrating how even the most successful companies can face significant challenges and fail if they do not evolve.
- Q: Is 'Lights Out' a bestseller? A: Yes, it is listed as a Wall Street Journal bestseller, indicating its popularity and relevance.