{"product_id":"my-years-with-general-motors-rare-book","title":"My Years With General Motors by Alfred P. Sloan JR. 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Sloan Jr., chronicling his decades-long leadership at General Motors (GM), one of the most influential corporations of the 20th century. The book offers an in-depth look at how Sloan transformed GM from a struggling car company into the world’s largest and most successful automobile manufacturer. Through detailed analysis and firsthand experience, Sloan explains the management principles he implemented, such as decentralized operations with centralized control, professional management practices, and strategic product differentiation. The book provides valuable insights into corporate governance, organizational structure, strategic planning, and innovation. It also contrasts GM’s approach with that of competitors like Ford, showing how strategic flexibility and customer-focused product lines gave GM a long-term edge. Considered a foundational text in business and management studies, Sloan’s memoir remains relevant for executives, entrepreneurs, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"2077\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. \u003c\/strong\u003e(1875–1966) was an American business executive and visionary leader who served as president, chairman, and CEO of General Motors during its most formative years. Under his leadership, GM became the largest and most successful industrial corporation in the world. Sloan revolutionized corporate management with his introduction of decentralized administration and professional business structures — systems that have since become standard practice in modern corporate governance. Beyond business, he was a major philanthropist, supporting science, education, and public policy through the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. His legacy lies not just in the success of General Motors, but in shaping the way modern corporations are managed. \u003cem data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eMy Years with General Motors\u003c\/em\u003e remains a classic in management literature, reflecting Sloan’s analytical mindset and his belief in disciplined, data-driven decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45217044922554,"sku":"31CIXKOAP-Used","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/az_3000e511-c18d-48f8-9b17-77dbb55a4ffe.jpg?v=1759943125","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/my-years-with-general-motors-rare-book","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}