Gitlow (Stern School of Business, New York U.) offers a compilation of business policies, administrative practices, organizational behavior, and management techniques for existing executives and those aspiring to leadership positions. Originally published in 1992, the text is based on the author's teaching experiences and seminars conducted at Stern School of Business in which graduate students met with active and retired executives to learn about their successes and failures. The 2004 reprint includes a new, brief note by the author highlighting the relevance of the material on executive power and the board of directors--including how a corrupt CEO can get away with malfeasance--in light of recent corporate accounting scandals. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
