Description
| Product ID: | 9780241434598 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Bad Buying |
| Subtitle: | How organisations waste billions through failures, frauds and f*ck-ups |
| Authors: | Author: Peter Smith |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Biography: business and industry, Biography: business & industry, Economics of industrial organization, International trade and commerce, Business strategy, Business ethics and social responsibility, Business and the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business, International business, Purchasing and supply management, Business negotiation, Fraud, Economics of industrial organisation, International trade, Business strategy, Business ethics & social responsibility, Business & the environment, ‘Green’ approaches to business, International business, Purchasing & supply management, Business negotiation, Fraud |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating "A fascinating litany of the mistakes that can happen when buyers get it wrong" - Luke Johnson, The Sunday Times"Packed full with amazing examples' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2"Colossal, costly disasters could be averted if those holding the purse strings read this book. - The TimesIn this hilarious, fascinating and insightful expose, industry insider Peter Smith reveals the massive blunders and dodgy dealings taking place around the world as private companies and public sector bodies buy goods and services. A recent report showed that over 90% of procurement projects fail. So, why are so many billions wasted on ineptitude, mismanagement and, in some cases, fraud? By turns an entertaining account of some of the worst procurement scams in history and also a resounding lesson in how not to operate, Bad Buying offers clear and practical advice on how to avoid embarrassing mistakes, minimise needless waste and make sound, strategic procurement decisions on your next initiative. 'Had this been published pre-Covid, some of the recent f*ck-ups and waste might have been avoided. It's a must read for the public and private sector alike' Lt-Gen. Sir Andrew Gregory, SSAFA: The Armed Forces Charity 'Hilarious, enlightening and brilliant....This book will make you think twice about buying anything - but do buy this' Antonio Weiss, bestselling author of 101 Business Ideas That Will Change the Way you Work, and Director, The PSC "A fascinating litany of the mistakes that can happen when buyers get it wrong" - Luke Johnson, The Sunday Times |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Business |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-10-08 |
