Christopher M. England's
OUTSOURCING
the American Dream
About the Book
Title Information Sheet
Title: Outsourcing the American Dream
Subtitle: Pain and Pleasure in the Era of Downsizing
Author: Christopher M. England
ISBN: 0-595-20148-2
Category: Business and Economics
Format: 6 X 9 trade paperback, 183 pages
Publisher: Writer's Club Press 1-877-823-9235
Distributor: Ingram Book Company
Publication Date: October 2001
About the Book
Outsourcing the American Dream addresses an interesting paradox: in a time of unprecedented prosperity, why have millions of Americans lost faith in their ability to prosper? Why do millions of Americans fail to achieve financial abundance in a nation where unlimited economic opportunity abounds?
Today's business environment is chaotic, to say the least -- continually shifting political and social conditions, market dislocations, rapid technological obsolescence, and turbulent international competition. The most common response to such fragmentary business patterns has been corporate downsizing. Numerous corporations have indiscriminately cut layers of management and technical expertise to reduce corporate costs, strengthen share price, or take advantage of technological advances.
In Outsourcing the American Dream, the author argues the number one reason for all business failures in America is the lack of bold, decisive, and visionary leadership in business and government.
Based on his first-hand experience and research, Outsourcing the American Dream explores the often devastating consequences of corporate mismanagement and downsizing; offers innovative solutions for leaders in business and government; and candidly discusses the individual's own responsibility for job security and career satisfaction.
Outsourcing the American Dream offers something for anyone seeking to take control of his or her own life and destiny.
About the Author
CHRISTOPHER M. ENGLAND, a finance and marketing professional, is an accomplished management and process improvement consultant. His audiences range from senior executives to middle managers, from seasoned professionals to entry-level support staff. He has an MBA in Organizational Leadership and Management and resides in Pickerington, OH.
Table of Contents (chapter summaries)
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Breaking The Ties That Bind: The Psychological Effects Of Downsizing On The Individual (Chapter 1)
Enough Already! (Chapter 2)
Certainty And Control: The Psychological Forces Behind Downsizing (Chapter 3)
Downsizing's Upside: The Creation Of New Industries (Chapter 4)
Downside To Downsizing (Chapter 5)
Never Outsource High Value-adding Business Processes (Chapter 6)
To Thine Own Self Be True (Chapter 7)
Public Serpents: The Government Is Part Of The Problem (Chapter 8)
Public Servants: The Government Can Be Part Of The Solution (Chapter 9)
Special Features:
Chapter Theme Songs
American Leadership In Action: Customer SATURNfaction (Chapter 10)
The Challenge Of The 1990's And Beyond: Attracting, Retaining, And Motivating (ARMing) Quality Employees (Chapter 11)
Conclusions
About the Author
Technical Appendix to Chapter 11
Selected Bibliography and Reading List
Index
Book Bits
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-- Christopher M. England, Outsourcing the American Dream (Writer's Club Press, 2001)
If you perceive change as a problem, solve it; if you perceive change as an opportunity, take advantage of it.
Downsizing may reduce corporate costs and take advantage of technological advances, but it has its dangers. Many organizations, in their efforts to cut out the fat, often cut out the muscle as well. What's worse, many organizations engage in a "binge and purge" process, swallowing up competitors to increase market share, only to turn around and force themselves to "throw up" thousands of workers.
Do unto your employees as you would have them do unto your customers. Your employees will treat your customers exactly as you treat them. You cannot treat your employees poorly and expect them to treat your customers well.
Downsizing ultimately will intensify the competitive battlefield of the future . . . employees today, competitors tomorrow.
In the age of downsizing, the customer isn't at the top of the organization. Nor is the customer at the bottom. The customer is at the center. Essentially, the customer has replaced the middle manager, becoming the heart of the organization.
Never allow any organization to control your destiny. Never leave your job or career security to chance. Take control of your life and live your dreams. If you don't, someone else will. Your future does not exist; it is created by your actions (or lack thereof).
The greatest waste of our natural resources is the number of people who never achieve their potential and never fulfill their dreams.
If our current tax system is designed to "soak the rich," why is the middle class drowning?
Reducing the cost of labor is not the answer. If it is, it must have been a really stupid question.
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