The book is a practical look at companies and at what it takes to make them tick. The contention is that it doesn't matter whether the company is a bakery employing only 4 people or it is a corporation operating worldwide with over 22,000 staff... Serifoglu says that people do make all the difference and that the basic lifestyle of companies and banks has not changed much in centuries. Managers will enjoy skimming through this book and look at some of the simple and basic dos and don'ts that could be applied right away. Strangely, profits and losses are very closely linked to each other and seemingly minor decisions that look quite harmless can tip companies in either direction. This book comes at a time that is especially relevant in the down and dampened atmosphere of business life today. Here are some of the areas that are covered in the book: The concept of Jobs Classifying the Jobs Steps of establishing the Company What does Wage & Salary Administration mean? Recruitment, Interview and Employment Manpower Costs Tools for good employee management, such as Manpower Cost Controls Hygiene Factors Policies, Cost Controls and Financial Authorities Employee Performance Appraisals Job Promotions or Job Transfers Training Succession Planning & Management Development Market Wage Surveys in the Community and The Specter of Employee Unrest and what this will do your company The book is well worth reading for accuracy and the light that it sheds on what it is that actually goes on behind the scenes; essentially the health of your company very much depends on hygiene factors. The message is clear: Treat your company as you would your own body.