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This fully updated edition of the +200,000 copy bestseller teaches all the expertise you need including a full chapter devoted to Ethics to succeed in today's competitive business world. Read one easy-to-understand chapter a day and master the skills taught in America's Top Ten business schools at a fraction of the time and cost. (B-School student already? Download The Ten-Day MBA today and knock your classmates flat.)

This accessible, step-by-step guide to mastering the skills taught in America's top business schools has been a backlist perennial since publication. It dispenses MBA skills at one percent of the cost, in all the major topics taught at America's "top ten" business schools. MBA applicants and students use it to prepare for entrance interviews and tests; businesspeople, lawyers, and doctors use it to gain the MBA advantage without the time or the expense.

This revised edition includes updated sales, salary, and company information throughout. It also discusses areas such as the Internet, game theory, activity-based accounting, and advances in information technology. For the 300,000 budding MBAs annually and for anyone else who wants to "walk the walk and talk the talk" of the MBA, this is the ultimate MBA book of knowledge.

Customer Reviews:

• Cool self MBA course!
  Hi Quang Nguyen Huu,
  If you dont read this book, please do it in next 15days, cause you should lose quarter of life.
  Your bro,
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• looks like a great read
  While I have not yet read the book it meets all expectations in terms of its contents. The delivery was right on time....more info
• The best business book I ever read!
  I highly recommend "The Ten-Day MBA". It contains a wealth of valuable business information presented in a very easy-to-understand manner. I've successfully utilized many of the ideas; and the book has given me greater insight into many areas of business that I was previously not very familiar with. Unlike many other business books, it is also very entertaining, contains great examples, is easy to read-----and is a lot cheaper than two years of graduate school...more info
• Short and Simple
  I love this book. Now, I am studing in MBA Program. Usually, the new subject that I learn refers to the previuos classes. For example, I learn marketing theory. I must recap what I have learn in Statistics to help me to do some marketing research. Sometime, you can not find a real text since you sold it after your class is over. Therefore, this book is a quick reference. Then, if I need more details on particular subject, I will read from the real text of that subject. Also, like any pocket book, the book is very easy to carry. Moreover, I recommend for a person who wishs to start their MBA in USA. I should read this book myself before I started my MBA here in USA also. Bytheway, if you want to show the nice-to-have hardcover books on your bookshelf, buy the Portable MBA, about 40 dollars each....more info
• very good
  Very interesting & aplicabl...more info
• If you're even thinking about getting an MBA, read this!
  I'm a software developer who's always had a mind for business. I've worked for a few start-ups and even started a few myself. My wife has an MBA and I had been thinking of going to school for an MBA when I found this book. My wife read parts of it and confirmed that it is the same material in an MBA program. Now I won't claim this book will teach you everything you'll learn in an MBA school (obviously), but I will claim this is a great book for anyone considering an MBA as well as for anyone who has one and wants to brush up on the material. The author presents the most important information tought in business schools, at a high level although full of real examples. What I liked most was how he gave specific real life examples, sometimes true and sometimes ficticious. For example, one that I remember off the top of my head, he explains how Quaker bought Snapple when it was popular but couldn't win the battle against Coke and Pepsi and ended up selling it at a huge loss. There's tons of real life examples like that. I like the style of the book, because he presents the material at a high level and if you want to go into detail you can pursue the subjects that interest you on your own. I also like his touch of humor, which keeps the book interesting. Overall I cannot recommend this book enough!...more info
• A worthy effort
  Silbiger does a great job of simplifying those subjects with a circumscribed body of knowledge i.e. accounting, economics, marketing, Quantatative analysis, and finance. He imparts to the reader the jargon and the definitions that one needs, to engage in conversation with those in the business "know."

  This book would be great preparation for a student initiating an MBA course at a distance learning, online school such as Grantham University or the University of Phoenix, where their dollars would go farther and their education could proceed more quickly (depending on their work habits). This in itself is reason enough to spend the money and read this book.

  However, as a venture capitalist (VC) who invests in for-profit schools let me say that good operators, the future Captains of industry, are born more than made. Those who do well in school often become their lieutenants.

  Much time is spent by VC's pushing discounted cash flow numbers (DCF) around in optimization models when it might be better spent learning how to recognize the character traits of capable operators. It's like selecting wives or husbands, one small mistake in character reading up front can lead to a long expensive journey as you untangle the mess.

  But for now, we've only got the business case-study past to peruse and for most that will have to be enough. As for the few who have the capacity for unblinkered analysis, balanced judgement, adaptiveness to the unpredictable and the unknown, character, intelligence, organizational and leadership skills, and the focus, dedication, persistence and determination to execute a plan and see it through, to those will go the BIG rewards. Find one and grab on, either as a worker or as an investor (or as a potential mate.)

  A worthy book!...more info

• Very Good, Very Good.
  The points are simple, but just right what you need. The contents are well organized and rich. Good book!...more info
• Ok, but this is basic stuff
  I thought I would be getting a jump on my future courses by picking up this book. Unfortunately, the material covered in the Economics and Accounting segments I already knew AND I CURRENTLY ATTEND A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. I am guessing the other chapters will give me a nice advantage on my UNDERGRADUATE work in the other topics such as finance, marketing, management, and quants. If you think you will have MBA knowledge after this read, you won't. The locol college will teach all this....more info
• the true way to run a business
  Steven Silbiger has a unique method to explain and present his ideas.In his book one finds the true side of what is going on in the business today.The purchase of this book is the answer and solutions to many of your problems on a logical basis.AND THIS IS VERY USEFULL.In addition to the above you one understands that some of the things you learn at business schools have no practical meaning and won't help you improve your work.Furthermore one understands that there are no ready answers for your problems.At last but not least you will find out what only matters: TO BE SMART,TO THINK AND TO WORK VERY VERY HARD. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BECOME SUCCESFULL....more info
• The Ten Day MBA
  Very concise read. It helped a lot with my MBA test that I took. I give it a Thumbs Up......more info
• For anyone interested in an MBA program An excellent PREVIEW
  A one-stop shop for getting a sneak-peak at the kind of stuff taught in a typical business school. I finished my MBA and it's a good review for me. It is also an excellent gift for those who are considering joining a business school. It may help you decide if Business school is meant for you!!

  Thanks to the authors -- simple yet great idea!!

  It is like getting hold of precious class notes from a top scholar who just graduated :-)...more info

• Excellent introduction to an MBA's thought process
  Coming from a technical background and techie work environment, and finaly moving on to a marketing role. I realised I needed to know about the business aspects of the company, and found this book a single source of what a Business Manager would require. The language is easy to understands with lots of practical examples and real-life experiences. But what I value most about this book was it actually prepared me to take up the challenge to pursue my MBA...more info
• The best business book I've ever read!
  I highly recommend "The Ten-Day MBA". It contains a wealth of valuable business information presented in a very easy-to-understand manner. I've successfully utilized many of the ideas; and the book has given me greater insight into many areas of business that I was previously not very familiar with. Unlike many other business books, it is also very entertaining, contains great examples, is easy to read-----and is a lot cheaper than two years of graduate school!...more info
• Practical learning and reference book
  Great information - good for students that have not even started an MBA - also great reference guide for those who have....more info
• solid, helpful, a little dry
  Very good, solid information. Future editions featuring more updated graphics and color would really enhance understanding. Text is also quite dry, but not annoyingly so.
  Great summary for non-MBA's....more info
• Excellent guide to MBA concepts, jargon, and skills
  Highly recommended. Gives the reader a good working knowledge of management concepts, tools, and formulas. This should be mandatory reading for any new employee, regardless of industry or expertise. Some highlights:

  1) Break even unit volume (how much to produce to break even) = fixed costs / selling price of product - variable costs

  2) A balance sheet is a snapshot of the company's holdings at any time. Assets = Liabilities+ Owner's equity. If the records do not balance, then there is a mistake.

  3) Overview of quantitative analysis: how to calculate EMV (expected monetary value), cash flow modeling, net present value, IRR (internal rate of return), and probability distributions.

  4) A major drawback of the corporation is double taxation: taxation as an entity, and also taxation on dividends.

  5) CAPM (capital asset pricing model) determines the rate of return necessary to compensate for that inherent risk of a particular investment. (e.g. is that stock worth buying)

  6) Even if you do not work in operations, it will help you to understand the meaning of key acronyms: MRP (master resource plan), BOM (bill of materials), SPC (statistical process control), CPM (critical path methodology), EOQ (economic order quantity)

  7) Good history of economic thought: Keynes (positive effect of government fiscal spending), Friedman (government should only focus on money supply), Smith (invisible hand), Schumpeter (creative destruction), Laffer (supply side)

  8) "Strategy is the most exciing course in the MBA curriculum because it gives you the chance to put all your new skills to work. Strategy classes place students in the chairman of the board's chair, and MBAs love that feeling." (pg 297)

  9) The author recommend these two books as compulsory business reading: Michael Porter's [Competitive Strategy] and [Competitive Advantage]....more info

• Not worth it
  As an MBA, I can assure you that just knowing the lingo and getting a quick overview is not going to do it. Business school provides much more than just that. You also get the in-depth analysis, networking opportuniites, the judgement of your peers, and proof you can committ to something that is long, tough, and time consuming.
  
  Otherwise, if you just want an overview, don't waste your time. [...]...more info
• Good Overview of MBA Concepts, Ltd.
  I bought this book as kind of a "Business Speak for for the Computer Geek" self-study course. It's worthwhile from that standpoint, well written, and probably about as entertaining as such a book can be. But it is limited.
  
  That's not saying anything about the tome's quality, though. There is a limited amount to what you can learn from any single book, and Silbiger's book is no exception. Generally, there is only one example given to explain every concept, and for some concepts, that's not enough.
  For instance, I came away from his explanation of double-entry bookkeeping totally baffled, and had to go to the web for help. You also won't get the repetition, practical exercises, interaction with classmates and teachers, and pacing that you'd find in a real classroom.
  
  "The Ten-Day MBA" won't replace two years in B-school. But it's useful if you want to learn the lingo, and if you know enough to know what you don't know (and are persistent enough to seek the explanations from other sources.)...more info
• Great Business Theory Overview..And a lot cheaper than an MBA!
  The last 3 reviewers hit it on the head and I concur with there analysis.....I use this book for reference from time to time.....Has all the concepts and theories of pretty much everything a MBA student would learn...Not major detail...But it gets you going in the right direction for further research....I got this book for 50 cents at a thrift shop and it was well worth the money....Sorta the Wikipedia of MBA in one book...Great buy even at retail price...more info
• The best MBA book I have read of seven over 20 years.
  Excellent. Steven Silbiger summarizes the MBA program and skills taught in a clear, concise, complete, organized and well-written manner. In key areas, he provides worked-out (often simple) examples, not just anecdotal ones, to ensure that you learn the key skills and can to apply them later from an MBA's prospective. He laughs at the jargon and peels off the MBA myth. While he makes a few good-natured pokes at fellow CPAs, the not-so-hidden message is that accounting is important. You better follow up here and with computer spreadsheet skills. His CPA background gave him the insight to write this book in its format. He has written with wit....more info
• Talk the talk MBA-style
  I just read the 320 page book in 4 days because I wanted to quickly know the knowledge base of the typical MBA. Mission accomplished! Now I can talk about NPV (Net-present value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and so many other MBA concepts. I can't calculate these things but at least I know they exist. Most importantly, I now have a complete understanding of the many parts of a business.

  I highly recommend the book. The author has a clear style....more info

• A concise, but thorough discussion of major MBA topics.
  If you are looking to gain a perspective on ideals taught in major MBA schools across the nation, you would benefit from reading this book. I am a senior finance major at the University of Texas at Austin, and I have found the readings informative and refreshing. I have given a copy to several fellow employees that have had no formal business education and they have commented on how enlightening it has been....more info
• Ultimate quick reference book
  I had only two years of university business schooling, and later found my self writing business plans for start up companies, this book provided a perfect reference guide for all those acroynms everyone loves to hear, along with all the important paradigms and lessons in the business world that you tend to forget over time....more info
• Great reference tool!
  I was an undergraduate business major. I purchased this book 2 years out of college for two reasons. 1) The first was to refresh my memory in Finance, Accounting and Statistics. It was an excellent reference that broke down the information in plain English; not like a boring academic text book.. 2) The second reason was to see if I had interest in pursing an MBA. After reading the book, I felt that I had a better mastery and appreciation of the major business disciplines. I later used the book as a quick reference when pursuing my actual MBA degree. I still refer to it 9 years later. My only criticism is that some of the topics are dated; it could use an 2009 update....more info
• The 10-Day MBA by Steven Silbiger--A Step-by-Step Guide to M
  
  The author of the book "The 10-Day MBA", Steven Silbiger, has a deep and wide understanding of the major subjects taught in a traditional MBA programme. This is reflected in his ability to simplify the subject whilst capturing its essence in a simple, easy to follow and understandable style.
  
  The Ten Day MBA book focuses on the nine core disciplines of a basic MBA course namely Marketing, Ethics, Accounting, Organisation Behaviour, Quantitative Analysis, Finance, Operations, Economics and Strategy. The book enables a manager with a basic degree in a specialized area such as engineering to have an overall understanding of the business as a whole. The book enables the synthesis of knowledge required for a manager to carry out his/her duties effectively.
  
  I did an MBA course in 1989-1992 (part time basis). A lot has changed since then. In addition, I had forgotten a lot of the subjects and ideas I studied then.
  
  The 10 Day MBA was an excellent revision guide for me. It briefly summarises the major areas that I covered during the time I did my MBA. The critical importance of marketing is stressed as it integrates all the functions of a business. An organisation can help its employees deal with ethical problems by coming up with a code of ethics. Accounting is the means by which all organisations communicate their results to the various stakeholders. Knowledge of Organisation Behaviour enables managers to deal with human challenges at work. Quantitative analysis provides managers the analytical tools to evaluate projects. Topics covered in Finance enable one or a business to carry out investment appraisal. In studying Operations, I learnt of the various methods to improve the production of goods and services. The study of Economics enabled me to understand the fundamentals of microeconomics and macroeconomics. I also learnt how strategic plans are formulated with a view to their effective implementation.
  
  
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• Great book
  I was pondering on whether I should persue MBA and why and what I will learn in that course. This book turned out to be great reading for that and addressed almost all of my questions. It also gave a good functional knowledge of the finance and accounts which helped me better understand the balance sheet and cash flow for my person financial investment decisions. The informaton is very well presented and packed in this small book. Overall a good reading....more info
• Get the grasp of an MBA
  The Ten Day MBA summarises the essential of an MBA. The topics are developed in a ten day program, one for each day. It follows a logical order in its presentation and it does not go into much detail on each part. The practical examples help to understand each topic.
  
  It covers the marketing plan and process to launch a new product, the social responsibility of the business and its environment; all the aspects of accounting concepts, what forms part of the financial statements and how to interpret and analyse them; the motivation and leadership within organisations, problem-solving and the resistance of people to change, the different systems theories and structures. It goes through the different tools for decision-making in a new investment. and looks into the outside world: how to finance the business (bank loan, leasing, credits from suppliers) and the options of mergers and acquisitions, understanding economics and their impact on business: microeconomics and macroeconomics, supply and demand and their elasticity; how to manage information and different types of strategy and the analysis of their performance. And at the end there are a series of mini-courses on research, negotiating and Business Law.
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