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High Output Management

Andrew S. Grove

Business & StrategyProductivity & Habits
Publish date
1983
Publisher
Souvenir
Description
Written by former Intel CEO Andrew S. Grove, High Output Management examines the mechanics of running a productive organization by applying manufacturing principles to managerial work. The book centers on the concept of managerial leverage, proposing that a manager's output is measured by the output of their team and influenced by activities such as delegation, information gathering, and motivation. It outlines practical frameworks for day-to-day administrative tasks, including one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and operational decision-making. The text is designed for middle managers, corporate executives, and startup founders seeking systematic methods to enhance organizational efficiency.
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  2. The Human Side of Enterprise

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    Grove references Theory X and Theory Y assumptions regarding employee motivation and managerial expectations.

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  3. Motivation and Personality

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  4. Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices

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    Provides foundational frameworks on managerial productivity and organizational structure referenced by Grove.

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  5. The Effective Executive

    Peter F. Drucker

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    Influences Grove's focus on time management, leverage, and prioritizing managerial tasks.

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  6. The Nature of Managerial Work

    Henry Mintzberg

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    Cited regarding observational studies analyzing how managers actually spend their daily working hours.

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  7. Leadership and Performance Beyond Expectations

    Bernard M. Bass

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    Referenced in discussions around transformative leadership and subordinate performance expectations.

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  8. Management and Motivation

    Victor H. Vroom and Edward L. Deci

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    Influences Grove's discussion on task-relevant maturity and drive among technical professionals.

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