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Paul Kearns - The Value Motive: The Only Alternative to the Profit Motive - 9780470057551 - V9780470057551
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The Value Motive: The Only Alternative to the Profit Motive

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Description for The Value Motive: The Only Alternative to the Profit Motive Hardcover. Our market system has evolved in line with capitalist philosophy, and at its heart is profit. But while profit can be a powerful motive, it is not always used responsibly and, in the worst cases, this can have damaging effects at a wider level. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
Our market system has evolved in line with capitalist philosophy, and at its heart is profit. But while profit can be a powerful motive, it is not always used responsibly and, in the worst cases, this can have damaging effects at a wider level. The calls for a corporate conscience grow louder, but no one has yet suggested an alternative to profit that people find as compelling. Profit is here and now.

In this climate, the solution is to refine the profit motive, not replace it. We all value things, and we’re all motivated by what we value. If ... Read more

Kearns Endorsements

"In 'The Value Motive,' Paul Kearns clarifies the confusing concept of 'value' and shows how it can be used to transform thinking and action in organizations.  Paul's books are always stimulating and controversial, and this one is no exception. If you are interested in creating more value in your organization and willing to have your existing mental models challenged, then you should read this book!"
—Dean Spitzer, Performance Measurement Thought Leader, IBM Research, and author of "Transforming Performance Measurement" USA

"I have worked with a host of HR professional over the years. To date I know of noone that compares to Paul when it comes to presenting the issues and challenges of managing human capital and providing practical approaches for doing so. Like his past books, The Value Motive, brings clarity to a world of HR, which often is filled with disarray and recommendations that tend to be driven by political correctness rather than by the intent to produce value. Paul's discussion of value as a driving force in organizations (in addition to profit) brings together the worlds of for and not for profit organizations. It also provides an overarching theme that includes the best interest of all stakeholders, customers, community and shareholders alike. This certainly represents a very much needed approach."
—Finnur Oddsson, Ph.D., Director of MBA Programs & Executive Education, Reykjavík University, Iceland

"This is a timely, forward-looking, and convincing exposition delving into why value is a better determination of sustained ROI than profit. Paul provides simple, yet valid methodology regarding how much value is added by any organizational activity. His writings are a must for anyone measuring the true effectiveness of people development, an organization’s primary value-added activity."
—Tery Tennant, Attainment, Inc, USA

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470057551
SKU
V9780470057551
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Paul Kearns
ABOUT THE AUTHOR PAUL KEARNS started his career specializing in industrial relations management in 1978. He then moved into human resource management roles in engineering, construction and manufacturing businesses. His last corporate role in 1991 was sitting on the management team of an automotive business where he became acutely aware, for the first time, that managing value and ... Read more

Reviews for The Value Motive: The Only Alternative to the Profit Motive
"â?¦readable and thought-provokingâ?¦" (CPO Agenda, June 2007) "...this book should be compulsory for all HR Professionals" (Personnel Today, Tues 3rd May)

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