Product Description

A business humor book with a perspective unlike any other to date. A unique and thoroughly enjoyable science/management satire, "Management by Vice" is a hilarious new book by C.B. Don that portrays the rarely disclosed scientist-versus-manager relationship in a fictitious high-tech firm dubbed "The Company". It is written from the viewpoint of the technical staff and unlike most business tomes, it offers no didactic workplace advice, nor does it analyze the latest managerial methods. Although serious issues are covered, such as inequities in profit sharing, patent authorship, pilfering of innovative concepts, abuse of authority and grievance proceedings, the reader will primarily be highly entertained and delighted by:

(1) Unforgettable characters from the flippant CEO more interested in sailing than sales to his assortment of bungling managers, who are expert at mismanaging even the most promising research projects, to the misunderstood and down-trodden R&D scientists laboring "behind-the-bench". The characters are often comically named for their short-comings, such as Dr. Dan Nuthing, or career-boosting attributes, like Fanee Teese. (2) C.B. Don's satirical, wickedly entertaining verses that summarize each of the eleven fast-paced episodes portraying R&D life in "The Company", as well as the prologue and epilogue. (3) Fifteen captivating hand-drawn, pen and ink humorous illustrations. (4) Side-splitting situations that show the cutting interplay between scientists and their technical managers. Although technically the episodes in "Management by Vice" are fiction, there is such a ring of truth to them, employees of any workplace environment will relate. This assortment of delightfully barbed lampoons provides a humorous insight into managerial "vices", which is sure to please those from either side of the bench!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1611072 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .1 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 232 pages

Today's Librarian, June Issue, 2000
"...[a] needling look inside corporate America's leaders and followers...bring a knowing smile to the faces of managers and staff alike."

From the Publisher
A Hilarious Satire on American High-Tech R&D Life

Management by Vice is a must-read for anyone curious about or interested in an inside glimpse into the rarely described life within high-tech R &D industry with a love for satirical humor in the workplace. From the fast-paced episodes bursting with chuckles, opportunities to reflect and sharp insights to the sprinkling of wickedly satirical verses complemented with superbly hand-drawn, pen and ink humorous illustrations, Management by Vice is a highly entertaining and unique lampoon on American high-tech R&D life. Yet, as evidenced by enthusiastic reader feedback and comments, it also travels very well across both professional and country boundaries. On Amazon.com reader comments can be seen from not only the USA, but also the United Kingdom, Israel to Slovenia. These readers have all thoroughly enjoyed this book and been able to relate to the episodes and the diverse characters therein. Today's Librarian magazine has also given the book a laudatory review (June issue, 2000). I hope you will enjoy this high-quality produced book and find that behind all the fun and laughter is also a great deal to discuss and think about with your friends and colleagues!

From the Inside Flap
M.E. Cohen has been illustrating for more than twenty years. He has taught at the School of Visual Arts, was an advertising and editorial art director, and is currently a freelance illustrator. His client list includes Time Warner, Walt Disney, U.S. News, USA Today, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Standard & Poors, E.D.S., Forbes, Barrons, New York Times, Boston Globe, Oxford University Press, Andrews & McNeel, Scholastic, and others. His "Smart Art" approach to illustrating always blends unique concepts and witty solutions.