Download or read book Taking Charge written by Perry McCoy Smith and published by National Defense University (NDU). This book was released on 1986 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a practical guide for leaders who head large and complex organizations. Helps the leader set standards of excellence and high integrity through the use of case studies, checklists, helpful hints, rules of thumb, and other techniques. Written in a clear, crisp style. A valuable resource -- its messages jump out at the reader due to its authenticity. Bibliography.