Today's managers are covered up with things to read. Therefore, the appearance of another book on management usually receives little more than a polite yawn. Similarly, you probably think this one will give you nothing to write home about. But wait, this book is really different. How does it differ from all the others you haven't read yet? Read on and learn a little about it.

Above all, this look at management is short and to the point. It includes no pet theories, no survey results, no case analyses, and no quantitative data. In addition, you don't have to read it chapter by chapter. That's because there are no chapters. Instead, the book presents 450 short statements, each serving as a guide for managerial thought and action. This format lets you read as much, or as little, as you can stand at any one time.

The guides presented in this book will reinforce many of your thoughts and actions, and they may take you in some new directions. Either way, you will see that virtually no facet of management has been left untouched. You will get some new ideas, experience lots of positive reinforcement, and find that you really can smile while reading a book on management. What could be better? Give this book a try and experience the fun of reading once again.