Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206) and index.
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"Far from being the hidebound, autocratic entity that most people imagine, the Corps has created a stunningly nimble, almost freewheelingly adaptive organization. The result: Though often faced with extra-ordinarily dynamic and complex challenges, the Marines get the job done every time." "Their secret? Don't think boot camp. Instead, the Marines have refined a wide-ranging system of management practices that have undergone continuous evolution under the most demanding conditions conceivable. Armed with these straightforward principles, any organization can achieve the high-impact responsiveness demanded by today's ultra-competitive, fast-changing business environments." "In Corps Business, author David H. Freedman brings these principles -- and their application to the business world -- to light in clear, fascinating form. Freedman brings you along to observe firsthand the high-speed Marine environment, where you'll take part in urban combat practice maneuvers, sit in on mission planning sessions, spend time on a "floating invasion party," and participate in a live-fire combat exercise. Along the way, you'll tap the wisdom of scores of Marines from three-star generals to grunts. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.