Kevin Sharer at Amgen: Sustaining the High-Growth Company (A)
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- Synopsis
- In 2005, Kevin Sharer reflects on the challenges of sustaining the growth and success that have brought Amgen to the position of third-largest U.S. pharmaceuticals company by market capitalization and the challenge of maintaining the higher P/E ratio it traditionally held. Profiles the leadership and development of Sharer, tracing his career from the U.S. Navy through McKinsey and Co., GE, and MCI to his entrance at Amgen as president and COO. Provides information on the history and business of Amgen and its science-based discovery model. Provides information about the protagonist's career, management style, learning style, aspirations, and motivations. Raises questions about leadership in sustaining discovery-driven growth and leadership succession.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Publisher:
- Harvard Business Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 08/17/16
- Copyrighted By:
- HBS
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Business and Finance
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.