Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (Tenth Edition)

The sailing crew on the cover faces many of the same goals and challenges as any orga- nization in our unpredictable business environment. Success and possibly survival depend on a well designed boat with a carefully selected and thoroughly trained crew that understands the strategy of the race. They must be able to quickly adjust the sails, rigging, and rudder to keep moving forward and somehow gain a competitive advan- tage. Some external factors such as the competition may be visible and predictable, but invisible factors such as the wind and waves may be unpredictable and require minor adjustments or a major change in strategy.