Originally published in 1980 but re-issued now with a new preface, this book looks at the German manager from a sociological viewpoint and explains why German management has been so successful and highlights the key factors in the training of the German manager and the attitudes and skills he develops in his work.

Professor Peter A Lawrence

1. Economic Life: Past and Present 2. The Structure of German Firms 3. The Background of German Management 4. The Character of German Management 5. The Views of German Managers 6. Production Management 7. The Foreman 8. The Standing of Industry 9. Export Potential?