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A Good to Great is a business book.
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- Q: What is "Good to Great" about? What are some criticisms of it?
- A: "Good to Great" is a book by Jim Collins published in 2001. It explores the concept of how good companies can become great companies, and examines the characteristics that distinguish companies that make the leap from those that do not. The book is based on a five-year research project that analyzed a variety of companies and identified specific attributes and practices that contributed to their successful transformation. The book offers insights and lessons for leaders and companies looking to make the transition from good to great.
- Some criticisms of its methodology and conclusions include:
- Selection bias: The book only studied companies that fit the criteria of going from "good" to "great" and ignored those that did not make the cut, leading to a skewed sample.
- Lack of empirical evidence: Some argue that the book's conclusions are based more on anecdotes and personal observations rather than rigorous data analysis.
- Limited generalizability: The book's findings are based on a small sample of companies and may not be applicable to other industries or contexts.
- Rigidity: Critics argue that the "Good to Great" framework is too prescriptive and may not allow for the flexibility and creativity needed in business.
- Over-simplification: The book oversimplifies complex business processes and issues, leading to a reductionist view of what it takes to create a successful company.
- Overall, while "Good to Great" has received praise for its insights and has been widely read, it is important to consider its limitations and approach the book's findings with a critical eye.
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- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_to_Great Retrieved:2023-2-8.
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't is a management book by Jim C. Collins that describes how companies transition from being good companies to great companies, and how most companies fail to make the transition. The book was a bestseller, selling four million copies and going far beyond the traditional audience of business books. The book was published on October 16, 2001.