Summary of “Social Power and the CEO” by Elliott Jaques

Business Book Review

The book Social Power and the CEO: Leadership and Trust in a Sustainable Free Enterprise System, was written by Elliott Jaques and published by Quorum Books in 2002. A summary of this book was produced by Business Book Review and is reprinted here by permission. It includes the following:

  • Summary of requisite organization concepts as seen through the eyes of a professional business writer.
  • A focus on how requisite concepts foster leadership and trust in organizations.
  • Brief critical analysis of requisite organization.
  • Suggested approach for CEOs considering using RO.