In this book (originally published in 1963) author J. D. Batten, at the time himself the Chairman of the Board of a management consulting and human resources firm in Iowa, imparts sound advice and tips to aid managers and management in their important task of improving their effectiveness at all levels."e;The excellence of the book lies in the basic information it has to give to the relatively new manager."e;-Personnel Psychology"e;Must reading for anyone who thinks all management books are just a rehash of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, etc....Especially recommended..."e;-NRHA Magazine"e;A totally fresh description of how to turn MBO into a 'living system'....practical and highly motivational."e;-Buffalo Law Journal"e;Many useful suggestions to offer the executive."e;-West Coast Review of Books