Strategic Pragmatism

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Focusing on the remarkable economic transformation of Singapore, the book explores the pivotal role of the Economic Development Board (EDB) in this success story. Edgar Schein, drawing from extensive interviews and firsthand observations, analyzes the leadership, management structure, and human resource policies that fueled the EDB's effectiveness. By comparing it with similar organizations in Japan and Korea, Schein provides a unique insight into how the EDB influenced both local and global markets, marking it as a significant case study in organizational and cross-cultural theory.