Lee Iococca- An Autobiography

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PART A

PART A


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Objectives

A set definite objectives must be established if we are to accomplish

anything in a big way

-John McDonald


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A book on general management, personal

management, crisis management, auto industry

and above all psychology rolled into one.

To share ups and downs in his career.

His stint as the top boss at the two big auto

players of the industry.


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Authors Intent

Let y r i te ti s e g e ie i g t g ts, c eerf l

r s, a selfis ee s - a t e rl ill e t y a rig t

a a y lace i ic t rk a lay a serve.

- Gren ille Kleiser


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Not to become famous.

Not to target Henry II for firing him.

To tell the storyof his life at Ford and atChrysler the way, it really happened.

To donate every penny that he could earnfrom this book to diabetes research.

To give a realistic picture to the youngpeople and some ideas of what is worthfighting for.


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Structureofthe Book

It amazes me sometimes that even intelligent people will analyze

a situation or make a judgment after only recognizing the

standard or traditional structure of a piece.

-David Bowie


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Written chronologically from his childhood to

the time he reaches the peak of his career.

Part 1:- The family and the school days.Part 2:- The Ford story.

Part 3:- The Chrysler story.

Part 4:- Straight talk.


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PART B


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Success is

progressive realizationof worthy goals

Earl Nightingale


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LEE IACOCCA

A leaderand management philosopher.

The firsthand experiences.

The book provides insights into the

functioning and excitement of big business.

The bookstimulates the situations with huge

pressures.


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Dilemmas Presented By The Author

Winners never quit and quitters never win-SHIV KHERA


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AFTER

RADUATION

Join Masters

JoinDream

Company FORD

CAREER

DILEMMA

Continuewith

Salesat FORD

Enterthe Food

Business

Bearwith Low

sales

Selltorelatives

andfriendsfor

personal gains

ETHICAL

DILEMMA


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Conflicts With The Author

Believe in nothing, no matter where you read it, or whosaid it, no matter ifI have said it unless it agrees withyour own reason & your own common sense.

-Buddha


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Sometimes the author over-reacts.

Extreme criticism of Henry ford II.

Views are one-sided. Paints himself as perfect.

Presents himself as a victim.

He hankers for publicity.

Cautions Americans about Japanese but fails

to appreciate them for their ideas.


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Howbookhasaffectedourthinking

If you think education is expensive try ignorance.:

-DerekBok


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SenseofcontributionSenseofcontributionNo person was ever honored for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what

he gave. -CALVIN COOLIDGE

Motivation:-Its better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.

-Chinese Proverb

Altruism:-Donating every penny to the diabetes research


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SelfknowledgeSelfknowledge

Self-knowledge is best learned not by contemplation, but by action. Strive to

do your duty and you will soon discover of what stuff you are made.-JOHANN GOETHE

Vision:Vision:--Imagination is more important than knowledge.

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

Attitude:Attitude:--Attitude is a small thing that makes all the difference.

CourageCourage


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Relationtoany otheraspectofmanagement

Management is the art of getting things done.


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PURPOSE

+PRINCIPLE

+PLANNING

+ PRACTICE

+PERSEVERENCE

+ PATIENCE

+ PRIDE

= PREPARATION


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Many decisions he takes are in accord with

our personal philosophy:-

Vision

Passion

Quick decision making.

Trouble shooter.Choosing ethics over self gains.


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Theemergenceofa question


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How to avoid personality clashes:-

Nothing fails like success.

Be flexible.

Every human is unique.


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