The Challenge: An Address

By Alfred P. Sloan Jr and Alfred P. Sloan Jr.

Book Overview

The Challenge: An Address is a book written by Alfred P. Sloan Jr., a prominent American businessman and former CEO of General Motors. The book is a transcript of a speech given by Sloan in 1956, in which he discusses the challenges facing American industry in the post-World War II era.Sloan begins by outlining the economic and political climate of the time, noting the rise of competition from foreign markets and the need for American businesses to adapt in order to remain competitive. He then goes on to discuss the importance of innovation and technological advancement, arguing that these are key factors in maintaining a strong economy.Throughout the book, Sloan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation between businesses, government, and academia, arguing that only through working together can we overcome the challenges facing American industry. He also touches on topics such as labor relations, corporate responsibility, and the role of the individual in shaping the future of the economy.Overall, The Challenge: An Address is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers valuable insights into the challenges facing American industry in the mid-20th century, as well as the strategies needed to overcome them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163582654
• ISBN13: 9781163582657
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"