The Alchemist
A Fable About Following Your Dream
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知識創造企業(新装版)
- 著者: 野中 郁次郎, 竹内 弘高, 梅本 勝博
- ナレーター: 林 祐人
- 再生時間: 12 時間 52 分
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1995年に英語で発表されたKnowledge-Creating Company(邦題『知識創造企業』)は、経営学の分野に知識というコンセプトを持ち込み、日本企業のイノベーションのメカニズム
著者: 野中 郁次郎, 、その他
批評家のレビュー
"The story has the comic charm, dramatic tension and psychological intensity of a fairy tale, but it's full of specific wisdom as well, about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams." (Publishers Weekly)
"It is short, but certainly packs a wallop. What makes the story even better is Jeremy Irons's unforgettable narration.... Irons's voice is crystal clear, and every word is given its own starring role in the text. He creates wondrous characters, male and female, that stay with us." (AudioFile)