The Fast Forward MBA in Business brings you the information you need when you need it most - now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge thought and hard-won wisdom of experienced executives, savvy entrepreneurs, and top business educators. In short, lively segments it delivers the information you need without bogging you down in theory. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, helpful tables, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to plan the big moves, make the big decisions, and do business on a whole new level, including Knowing when to lead and when to manage; Forming and using alternative teams; Using the company's financial statement to develop strategy; Getting the most out of information technology; And much more.