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Review: The age of unreason

Ulasan Editorial - Kirkus Reviews

A thoughtful, wide-ranging, and provocative pitch for more adaptive responses to the convulsive events that have overtaken the industrial West. Handy is a British consultant who accepts the Shavian credo that ""all progress depends on the unreasonable man."" Noting that socioeconomic change no longer proceeds at a stately, predictable pace but in discontinuous spurts, Handy concludes that individuals as well as business, educational, government, and allied institutions would be well advised to reexamine, or, better yet, challenge conventional wisdoms. For openers, he commends creative upside-down thinking, i.e., viewing employment, leisure, even marriage in new ways. Among a wealth of offbeat elements in Handy's unorthodox canon are fresh organizational forms--federal, shamrock, triple I (for ideas, information, and intelligence)--that, he's convinced, commercial corporations, hospitals, schools, and other hierarchies must assess if they are to remain viable. Along similar lines, the author submits that increasing numbers of people need not commit their working lives to a single enterprise or profession. Instead, he points out, they may structure varied portfolio-like careers affording a good deal more than financial rewards. Fraternity would be the tie that hinds those discomfited by liberty and equality in the brave new world Handy envisions. Underlying his loftier flights of fancy, though, are down-to-earth (if arresting) proposals that could accelerate trends already in evidence. Cases in point include encouragement of so-called byline occupations, giving all adults three years' worth of college-tuition credits that they could cash in at any time during their lives, ""informating"" rather than automating means of production, developing a national income scheme, and greater emphasis on private contracting of public works or services. A humane, imaginative, and ingratiating approach to the typically dismal art of futurism.

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Review: Age of Unreason

Ulasan Pengguna - Daniel Milstein - Goodreads

Such an inspiring book. I liked the way the author was able to forecast the direction in which businesses are moving . Handy makes it clear how the business and social trends of today are affecting ... Baca ulasan lengkap

Review: Age of Unreason

Ulasan Pengguna - JoAnn - Goodreads

The provocative ideas Sir Charles Handy puts forth in this modest book are taking shape all around us today. Outsourcing, partnerships, the pace of work, and �core competencies,� are explained in a ... Baca ulasan lengkap

Review: Age of Unreason

Ulasan Pengguna - Omar Halabieh - Goodreads

As best described by the author: "The purpose of this book is to promote a better understanding of the changes which are already about us, in order that we may, as individuals or as a society, suffer ... Baca ulasan lengkap

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Ulasan Pengguna - Jeremy Trouncer - Goodreads

Interesting book written a long time ago. Great to remind and see how the changes have played out. The internet wasn't around back then and this book shows how the world changes quickly. I like the idea of a life portfolio and the ideas about embracing upside thinking and change. Baca ulasan lengkap

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Ulasan Pengguna - Arjen - Goodreads

great great thoughts on the nature of organisations and how technology changes the structure of organisations, work, education and life. Even more remarkable considering this book was written in 1989 while it's still very current. Baca ulasan lengkap