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'The Goal' is similar to other business books in its use of narrative to present ideas. However, it stands out in its focus on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its application in identifying and resolving bottlenecks in different departments to increase profit. The book emphasizes aligning the overall organization towards the goal of profit maximization.
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In a style similar to other business books using narrative to present their ideas, such as The One-Minute Manager, Alex is fortunate enough to run across Jonah, an amiable management guru. Jonah teaches Alex all about TOC and how it can help create more profit by learning how to find the bottlenecks in different departments and fixing them. Jonah teaches Alex how to align the overall organization for achieving the goal of more profit.
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The Goal uses simple reasoning as a tool to teach the Theory of Constraints (TOC) by presenting the theories in the form of a novel. The TOC, a method...
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