![]() ![]() Productivity is anything that brings you closer towards your goal.It’s not usually something I would read, but I figure if my work is paying me to read, might as well post my notes about. One of my coworkers had read this book a while ago and recommended it. In my department, we’re all reading books related to our field and sharing what we learned with each other. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the state of the American economy.” ![]() In addition, the tender story of Alex and his wife’s separation and reconciliation makes a touching contrast to the rest of the book. Although some characters are as anonymous as the goods manufactured in the factory, others ring true. Alex’s attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener and thankfully the authors’ economic models, including a game with matchsticks and bowls, are easy to understand. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. “In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. ![]()
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