Bankers with a Mission: The Presidents of the World Bank, 1946-91

by William Diamond, Louis P. Galambos, William H. Becker, et al.

This book tells the story of the seven men who presided over the World Bank from 1946 to 1991: Eugene Meyer, John J. McCloy, Eugene R. Black, George D. Woods, Robert S. McNamara, Alden W. Clausen, and Barber B. Conable. The story throws light on the importance of leadership for the building and performance of an institution, especially a global institution. Each president made a distinct contribution to building the organization and defining its mission...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019521112X
• ISBN13: 9780195211122
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"