Southwest Airlines
eBook - PDF

Southwest Airlines

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Southwest Airlines

About this book

Using the words of its own people, this intriguing book provides an in-depth look at the incredibly successful airline that changed the rules of the game with a no-frills business model and innovative corporate culture. Southwest Airlines turns in-depth interviews with the company's leaders, managers, employees, and passengers into a powerful case study of this highly successful, game-changing business. Ranging from the early days of the company to the present, the book covers the history of the airline and its founders, while also detailing the unique corporate culture that attracts employees and passengers alike. Throughout its history, Southwest has championed a culture that puts employees first, creating a productive workforce by hiring for "attitude before aptitude" (because skills can be taught) and allowing employees to be themselves at work. The founders' philosophies of "servant leadership" and a "fun-LUVing" attitude continue to attract employees and influence the company's daily work today. In detailing the airline's inner workings in the words of its own people, this book shows other companies how they can emulate Southwest's powerful business model and strategies, as well as its hiring practices and corporate culture.

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Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780313378638
eBook ISBN
9780313378645
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Chapter 1 An Introduction to Southwest Airlines
  5. Chapter 2 The History of Southwest Airlines: Founders and Leaders
  6. Chapter 3 Southwest’s Unique Corporate Culture
  7. Chapter 4 A Role Model for Other Organizations
  8. Chapter 5 Satisfied Customers and Frequent Flyers
  9. Chapter 6 Love, Freedom, and Southwest’s Corporate Practices
  10. Chapter 7 Southwest’s People and Planes
  11. Chapter 8 Hiring and Training: Southwest’s University for People
  12. Chapter 9 Customer Service, Blogging, and Security at Southwest
  13. Chapter 10 Leadership at Southwest
  14. Appendix: Southwest Airlines Timeline
  15. Notes
  16. Bibliography
  17. Index