Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense

Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense (2006) is a critical examination of how business decisions are often made based on flawed reasoning and unsupported beliefs. It advocates for evidence-based management, emphasizing the importance of relying on facts and rigorous analysis rather than popular yet unsubstantiated management practices. 

• Business leaders seeking data-driven decision-making methods
• Managers challenging conventional wisdom in business
• Professionals interested in evidence-based management practices

Jeffrey Pfeffer, a renowned professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, is widely respected for his work in organizational behavior and has published several influential books, including 7 Rules of Power; Leadership BS; and The Human Equation.

Robert I. Sutton is a professor at the Stanford University School of Engineering, and a respected researcher. He is known for his books The No Asshole Rule; Weird Ideas That Work; and Good Boss, Bad Boss.