Joe D. Batten

Tough Minded Management is a book written by Joe D. Batten that aims to provide practical guidance to managers and leaders in various industries. The book focuses on the importance of developing a tough-minded approach to management, which involves making difficult decisions, taking risks, and being assertive in order to achieve success. Batten argues that tough-minded managers are able to navigate complex situations, handle conflicts effectively, and motivate their teams to perform at their best. He provides a range of strategies and techniques for developing tough-mindedness, including setting clear goals, establishing a culture of accountability, and building strong relationships with employees. Throughout the book, Batten draws on his own experiences as a successful business executive and consultant, as well as case studies and examples from other industries. He also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in developing tough-mindedness, and provides exercises and tools for readers to assess their own strengths and weaknesses as managers. Overall, Tough Minded Management is a practical and insightful guide for managers and leaders looking to develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1963 in the US, in this book 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. Suggests excellent practical solutions to common management problems, and discusses performance, motivation, control, courage, and integrity "The excellence of the book lies in the basic information it has to give to the relatively new manager."-Personnel Psychology"Must reading for anyone who thinks all management books are just a rehash of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, etc.... Especially recommended..."-NRHA Magazine"A totally fresh description of how to turn MBO into a 'living system'....practical and highly motivational."-Buffalo Law Journal"Many useful suggestions to offer the executive."-West Coast Review of Books

Sound advice that can be adapted by managers at all levels. 'B/M Book Review' The excellence of the book lies in the basic information it has to give the relatively new manager. 'Personnel Psychology' Must reading for anyone who thinks all management books are just a rehash of planing, organizing, staffing, controlling, etc.... Especially recommended.... 'NRHA Magazine' A totally fresh description of how to turn MBO into a 'living system'...practical and highly motivational. 'Buffalo Law Journal' Many useful suggestions to offer the executive. 'West Coast Review of Books'