An informatively illustrated guide to business principles by a professor, entrepreneur, consultant, executive, and Harvard Business School graduate.

Success in business–and in business school–calls for a broad knowledge base and the ability to turn it into action. This accessible book provides a thorough grounding in the principles most essential to the study and practice of business, from corporate organization to maintaining customer satisfaction. Lessons include:

– key elements of organizational philosophy, structure, culture, and behavior
– ways to grow a business in new and existing markets
– why fast-growing companies may be chronically short on cash
– how to manage and interpret data when weighing a decision
– how to run a meeting most effectively
– how social and environmental responsibility can be good for business

101 Things I Learned(R) in Business Schoolwill appeal to students seeking traction in a demanding curriculum, to self-made entrepreneurs looking to improve their business practices, and to seasoned professionals seeking a refresher on core principles.