Management adages vs contextual reality

At the heart of Busted lies a profound truth that dismantles the long-held shibboleths of management

BUSTED: Debunking Management Myths with Logic, Experience and Curiosity

Author:  Ashok Soota, Peter de Jager, Sandhya Mendonca

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pages: 204

Price: Rs 599

A myth is a story that is told repeatedly to explain why something is the way it is without a deterministic basis of fact. Myth-busting is busting a myth, but also without a deterministic basis. Myth-making and myth-busting are both desultory and pleasurable activities. Both are a bit like punching the ether with your fists.

This book is a delightful read, not only because of the content, the authors’ light-heartedness, but also because of their irreverent style. I was reminded