How Stella saved the farm : a tale about making innovation happen (Record no. 61362)
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| fixed length control field | 02045nam a2200217 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780230764293 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 658.4063 |
| Item number | VIJ/H |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Vijay Govindarajan |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | How Stella saved the farm : a tale about making innovation happen |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | London |
| Name of publisher | Macmillan |
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 160 p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | How Stella Saved The Farm: A Tale About Making Innovation Happen is a straightforward tale of managing innovation in hard times and accepting changes. The book is a parable that provides lessons in the real world workplace, though the story is that of a sheep which tries to save its farm. The teachings of the book can be applied in all organisational spheres, be it in the public, social, or private sectors.<br/><br/>The story begins with a farm that is under trouble, as it either has to go bankrupt or be bought out by a hostile competitor. Stella is a sheep in the farm who suddenly gets a brilliant and bold plan, but has to see if the other animals will accept it. The plan is outlined in eight simple steps as the reader finds the story unfolding.<br/><br/>The book helps prepare readers learn how to build the right kind of teams and step up their business in a rapidly changing world. It also tells its readers to avoid some of certain unhealthy business practices. How Stella Saved The Farm: A Tale About Making Innovation Happen has been appreciated for its simple construction by many readers and its ability to extol business ideas in a short story format. The Indian edition of this book is available as a paperback. It was published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2013.<br/><br/>Key Features:<br/><br/> How Stella Saved the Farm is a business parable written as a short story.<br/> The book mentions eight small lessons in the form of a plan to save the farm. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Technological innovations--Management |
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| Topical Term | strategic planning |
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| Topical Term | management |
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| Topical Term | creative thinking |
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| Topical Term | diffusion of innovations |
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| Topical Term | organizational change |
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| Topical Term | success in business |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | BK |
| 952 ## - LOCATION AND ITEM INFORMATION (KOHA) | |
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| Home library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Kannur University Central Library | Stack | 13/07/2021 | 399.00 | 658.4063 VIJ/H | 52672 | BK |