The Portable MBA in Management

Combines the best of current leadership and management theory and practice. Focuses on the use of people and organizations as ``competitive weapons'' as well as how to generate and sustain the behavior necessary to stay ahead of the competition. Improving subordinate performance, negotiating skills, organizational design, development and change are among the topics covered.

About the author ALLAN R. COHEN is academic vice president at Babson College. Dr. Cohen received his DBA from Harvard Business School and is the author of several bestselling, highly regarded books, including Effective Behavior in Organizations (now in its fifth edition); Alternative Work Schedules: Integrating Individual and Organizational Needs; Managing for Excellence; and Influence without Authority. Dr. Cohen consults with companies such as General Electric and Digital Equipment Corporation.