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Robert L. Johnson, founder/chairman/CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and majority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, on leading talented people

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Robert L. Johnson is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and is the first African-American to be majority owner of major professional sports franchise in the United States. Johnson talks about the challenges he faced in the corporate world and about his leadership and management philosophy.

Author: Lapchick, Richard
Publisher: Academy of Management
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2004
Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Executive changes & profiles, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Johnson, Robert L. (American business executive), Black Entertainment Television Inc.

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McKinsey's managing director Rajat Gupta on leading a knowledge-based global consulting organization

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This interview discusses changes and challenges that have been addressed by Rajat Gupta, managing director for McKinsey and Company Inc., a New York consulting firm. Mr. Gupta also speaks about his strengths and weaknesses, his background, and how he still remains close with his native country India.

Author: Singh, Jitendra V.
Publisher: Academy of Management
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2001
Management Consulting Services, Business & Mgmt Consulting, Business consultants, Management consultants, Company Profile, Consulting services, McKinsey and Company Inc., Gupta, Rajat

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Best laid plans: Establishing fairness early can help smooth organizational change

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The author presents information for improving employee productivity and employee relations. Topics include management style, employee training, and decision making methods.

Author: Sidle, Stuart D.
Publisher: Academy of Management
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2003
Employee Training, Management Development, Motivational Techniques, Labor Relations, Personnel Training & Consulting, Human Resources and Executive Search Consulting Services, Employee Relations, Labor Distribution by Employer, Decision-making, Decision making, Statistics, Employee motivation, Management techniques, Sales management, Employment surveys, Labour relations

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Subjects list: United States, Officials and employees, Interview, Management
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