Fiona Moore, Professor of Business Anthropology, Business School, Royal Holloway University of London, UK

‘Contrasting leadership styles, charismatic CEOs, toxic hierarchies and contested takeovers: these are the timbers that underpin the narratives of Game of Thrones and business school curricula. If we learn best through stories that bring to vivid life the key principles of human existence, then the analysis of contemporary capitalism, global enterprise and the humane management of people within systems all come brilliantly to life in Fiona Moore’s lively, accessible and intriguing introduction to organizational theory. Shaped by the multiple storylines of Game of Thrones, it is a must-read for show fans and management students alike.’

• Contents: Introduction to Management Lessons from Game of Thrones 1. “You know nothing, Jon Snow!” Organization theory and Westeros 2. The King in the North and the King in the South: types of organizations 3. Mother of Dragons: leadership, promotion and succession planning 4. All men must serve: human resource management 5. The Lannisters send their regards: strategy, mergers and acquisitions, or weddings and warfare 6. And now my watch has ended: fantasy and management Epilogue: If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention References Index

Fiona Moore, Professor of Business Anthropology, Business School, Royal Holloway University of London, UK

‘Contrasting leadership styles, charismatic CEOs, toxic hierarchies and contested takeovers: these are the timbers that underpin the narratives of Game of Thrones and business school curricula. If we learn best through stories that bring to vivid life the key principles of human existence, then the analysis of contemporary capitalism, global enterprise and the humane management of people within systems all come brilliantly to life in Fiona Moore’s lively, accessible and intriguing introduction to organizational theory. Shaped by the multiple storylines of Game of Thrones, it is a must-read for show fans and management students alike.’

• Contents: Introduction to Management Lessons from Game of Thrones 1. “You know nothing, Jon Snow!” Organization theory and Westeros 2. The King in the North and the King in the South: types of organizations 3. Mother of Dragons: leadership, promotion and succession planning 4. All men must serve: human resource management 5. The Lannisters send their regards: strategy, mergers and acquisitions, or weddings and warfare 6. And now my watch has ended: fantasy and management Epilogue: If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention References Index

Fiona Moore, Professor of Business Anthropology, Business School, Royal Holloway University of London, UK

‘Contrasting leadership styles, charismatic CEOs, toxic hierarchies and contested takeovers: these are the timbers that underpin the narratives of Game of Thrones and business school curricula. If we learn best through stories that bring to vivid life the key principles of human existence, then the analysis of contemporary capitalism, global enterprise and the humane management of people within systems all come brilliantly to life in Fiona Moore’s lively, accessible and intriguing introduction to organizational theory. Shaped by the multiple storylines of Game of Thrones, it is a must-read for show fans and management students alike.’

• Contents: Introduction to Management Lessons from Game of Thrones 1. “You know nothing, Jon Snow!” Organization theory and Westeros 2. The King in the North and the King in the South: types of organizations 3. Mother of Dragons: leadership, promotion and succession planning 4. All men must serve: human resource management 5. The Lannisters send their regards: strategy, mergers and acquisitions, or weddings and warfare 6. And now my watch has ended: fantasy and management Epilogue: If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention References Index