The Ten-Day MBA 5th Ed.: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the Skills Taught in America's Top Business Schools
About this product
An updated and revised edition of the essential and enduring bestseller, incorporating the latest theories and topics taught at America’s top business schools. In this new, fully revised and completely updated edition of the internationally popular guide, author Steven Silbiger distills the lessons of the best business school courses taught at America’s most prestigious and influential universities, including Harvard, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and the University of Virginia, to help anyone in any field become more skilled, forward-thinking, and successful in business. Along with the lasting concepts that have made this book a bestseller, including marketing, finance, and strategy, this fifth edition features sections on:Crypto currency
Artificial intelligence
The gig economy
Remote work
Agile methodologies
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
As well as updated examples and material reflecting corporate culture and economic change. Accompanied by illustrations throughout, and with research straight from the notes of real students attending top MBA programs today, Silbiger distills these complex topics into accessible lessons—giving you the tools you need to get ahead in business and in life. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this edition is a very useful, easy-to-understand overview of core MBA topics, especially for readers who want a fast business refresher and practical examples. Some reviewers also note that it is not a substitute for a full MBA and that a few parts can feel dated or uneven.
Goodreads reviews are mixed but generally positive, with many readers calling it a solid primer on marketing, finance, strategy, and operations. Some Goodreads readers praise the book for being accessible and concise, while others feel it is too shallow for deeper mastery.
On forums and review sites, readers often describe it as a good starting point for entrepreneurs, self-learners, and people curious about business fundamentals. A few reviews mention that later editions help with freshness, but that the book still works best as an introduction rather than an advanced guide.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Harper Business |
| Publication date | July 2, 2024 |
| Edition | Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 464 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0063307774 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0063307773 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,670 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Business Encyclopedias #92 in Accounting Specialties #116 in Corporate Finance (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (61) |
