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Discover librarianselected research resources on general motors from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines. General motors cancer research foundation abebooks. But he had his finger on the pulse of the american carbuying public and he gave them what they wanted, including iconic fins on the cadillac. Find out all the key statistics for general motors company gm, including valuation measures, fiscal year financial statistics, trading record, share statistics and more. The pe ratio is a simple way to assess whether a stock is over or under valued and is the most widely used valuation measure. Management guru peter drucker speaks of it several times throughout his writings. General motors holden limited service department, australia, 1950. General motors asep is a partnership between gm, gm dealers, acdelco psc shops, and select colleges across the united states, canada, china. Selected fulltext books and articles billy, alfred, and general motors. Some toning inside covers, a few page corners creased ar rear, cloth tape spine with surface silverfishing and small hole. During the past 5 years, the average book value per share. Discount prices on books by general motors, including titles like 2019 camaro wall calendar. Find the latest news about gm automotive innovations, investor relations and more.

The motors, which will vary in kw output rating, are for use in single or dual linked applications employing housings that connect to front andor rear axles depending on front, rear. Sixty years of conflict at general motors critical accounting theories by marilyn kleinberg neimark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gm purchased opel, europes largest automaker, in the 1920s and continued to hold it through the second world war. General motors is proud to deliver a wide array of vehicles and brands to fit your individual driving needs. Dec 11, 2019 happily, susan skarsgard has lifted the veil with a spectacular new coffeetable book, where today meets tomorrow. Book has former owners name on cover, tape reinforced spine, bumping at corners, heavy smudging and creasing to covers, and water staining to upper right corner, otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. A photographic history is to be the first in a series of three books with arcadia publishing documenting the rise, fall and survival of the three great american automobile manufacturers of our day. General motors is home to buick, cadillac, gmc and chevrolet. Chevroletautomobilescorvettehistory, general motors. In depth view into general motors pr ice to book value including historical data from 2010, charts, stats and industry comps.

In depth view into general motors book value per share including historical data from 2010, charts, stats and industry comps. Explore our brands to learn more about their individual personalities and the. The story of two unique men, a legendary company, and a remarkable time in american history by william pelfrey amacom, 2006. The story of two unique men, a legendary company, and a remarkable time in american history amacom, 2006. William knoedelseder tells the story in ways both large and small, weaving the history of the automaker with the histories of detroit and of the earl family, and examining the effects of the automobile on americas economy, culture, and national psyche. Yet, despite the wholesale changes in the business landscape, there are timeless lessons in my years at general motors. Book value is a widely used stock evaluation measure. Chevroletautomobilescamaro, general motorschevrolet.

See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A photographic history is to be the first in a series of three books with arcadia publishing documenting the rise, fall and survival of the three. Bill gates told fortune, my years with general motors is probably the best book to read if you want to read. A history of general motors hardcover may 1, 1992 by timothy jacobs author 4. Very interesting read about general motors from john delorean yes, he of the car from the movie back to the future, who was a senior executive with the corporation. Sloans book describes in fascinating detail and thanks to. The book includes vivid, wartsandall portraits of the legends of the golden age of the automobile. The history of general motors gm, one of the worlds largest car and truck manufacturers, dates to more than a century and involves a vast scope of industrial activity around the world, mostly focused on motorized transportation and the engineering and manufacturing that make it possible. Sep 18, 2018 harley earl grew to be a legend within general motors as the head of the styling department. Mar 05, 2020 the motors, which will vary in kw output rating, are for use in single or dual linked applications employing housings that connect to front andor rear axles depending on front, rear or all. My years with general motors became an instant bestsel. This book tells the story of the cars which used the 3. During the past 3 years, the average book value per share growth rate was 0. The book is best when he discusses the managerial issues that continue to plague gm to this day book was written in the mid1970s.

At general motors, our trusted lineup of engines and transmissions all undergo a rigorous validation process that includes thousands of hours of realworld testing in some of the harshest environments. Harley earl grew to be a legend within general motors as the head of the styling department. Paginated in sections approx 300pp, num bw ills, diagrams. General motors and the nazis yale university press. Hence, general motors cos price to tangible book ratio of today is 0. The price to earnings ratio is calculated by taking the latest closing price and dividing it by the most recent earnings per share eps number. General motors books list of books by general motors. Accomplishments in cancer research 1994 by general motors cancer research foundation and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since its hardcover publication in 1997, if aristot. General motors and its chinese partner, saic motor corporation, have formed a new 5050 joint venture that will be. Basically there were three ranges, the gtbgts models, their tbts replacements and the fourseater mondial. You can see how gm started off successfully, and changed into a bureaucratic nightmare. How general motors lost market focus and its way ivey business journal online, vol. He ruled his designers whimsically and ruthlessly even though he himself couldnt draw.

Welcome to the official general motors facebook page. The story of two unique men, a legendary company, and a remarkable time in american. General motors price to book ratio 20092020 gm macrotrends. General motors company, commonly referred to as general motors gm, is an american multinational corporation headquartered in detroit that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in detroits renaissance center. Billy, alfred, and general motors is the tale not just of the two extraordinary men of its title but also of the formative decades of twentiethcentury america, through two world wars and sea changes in business, industry, politics, and culture. Sloans book describes in fascinating detail and thanks to ghost writer. List of books and articles about general motors online. Harley earl, the rise of general motors, and the glory. In depth view into general motors price to book value including historical data from 2010, charts, stats and industry comps. Historical price to book ratio values for general motors gm over the last 10 years. Even today, bill gates praises my years with general motors as the best book to read on business, and business week has named it the number one choice for. Discoloured and chipped covers with the rear cover partially missing which means that some of the contents list is also missing. Alfred was a true pioneer of his time in building the discipline of management and his approach is just as applicable now as it was in the early 1900s.

In this book alfred sloan shares his years of wisdom while heading general motors in a variety of areas including planning, strategy, finance, leadership, innovation and management. Current and historical pe ratio for general motors gm from 2009 to 2020. General motors cos book value per share for the quarter that ended in mar. A brilliant dissection of general motors, the largest automotive maker in the world.

The book includes vivid, wartsandall portraits of the legends of the golden age of the automobile, from crazy henry ford, ransom olds, and charles nash to the brilliant but uncredited david dunbar buick and cadillac founder henry leland. List of books and articles about general motors online research. Happily, susan skarsgard has lifted the veil with a spectacular new coffeetable book, where today meets tomorrow. Learn about our companys rich history and dedication to community, sustainability and personal mobility efforts. This book, the first ever based on unrestricted access to general motors internal records, documents the giant american corporations dealings with the third reich. Find the latest book value for general motors company gm. Explore our brands to learn more about their individual personalities and the vehicles they offer. Eero saarinen and the general motors technical center just released by. Founded in 1908 as a holding company in flint, michigan, as of 2012 it employed. During the past 12 months, general motors cos average book value per share growth rate was 4. Gm built cars, trucks, buses, trains, ships, airplanes, earth moving equipment, home appliances, and millions of kinds of parts in factories on 6 continents. The current price to book ratio for general motors as of may 08, 2020 is 0.

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