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...Effectively. Sure, Leavitt writes, hierarchies breed "infantilizing dependency that generates distrust, conflict, toadying, territoriality, backstabbing, distorted communication and most of the other ailments that plague every large organization." But they persist because compared with the alternatives, they are quite efficient and offer goal-oriented workers an achievement ladder to climb. The book has lessons for middle managers who serve both the CEO and subordinates. One tip: seek informal power structures. Leavitt once worked with managers who wouldn't act until they talked to a guy named Joe. Who was Joe? The CEO's chauffeur. --By Sean Gregory
...China Climb, tel: (86-773) 881 1033, is the oldest climbing club in town and boasts an exemplary safety record. It offers everything from half-day "sampler" expeditions ($25) to tailor-made trips, including hotel accommodation and flights. There are currently about 120 fixed climbing routes established, suitable for all abilities from complete beginner to seasoned pro. And at the end of a hard day's climb, you can relax with a cold beer while sampling the light-but-spicy local cuisine at one of the village caf?s...
...Done with scaling peaks? Then try kayaking down the Li River (also with China Climb) or hire a bicycle and head out on your own. There are lots of spectacular hikes in the vicinity, too. The Outside Inn, tel: (86-773) 881 7109, in Chao Long village, just 5 kilometers from Yangshuo, is a great place to base yourself for these: a path into the hills begins outside the gate. You can also explore the countryside with a "farmer-guide" whose tours include lunch in his or her own home (don't worry about finding these guides?they'll approach...
Sales of fish-oil supplements--one source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids--are booming and poised to climb even higher. The FDA says sellers of food products that contain two types of fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which are found in oily fish like salmon, herring and lake trout, can now add labels listing their EPA and DHA contents and touting their health benefits. But there are limits to how much fish oil you should eat. The FDA recommends no more than 3 g of the fatty acids a day, and only 2 g should come from supplements...
...slowed, banks have largely cleaned up their bad-loan portfolios, and successful company restructurings are on the upswing. At a press conference last week, Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Heizo Takenaka claimed to be unfazed by the new numbers, calling them a "minor adjustment phase in an upward climb." If only Japanese consumers were convinced...