Containing more than 250 entries, this unique and ambitious work traces the development of management thinking and major business culture in North America. Entries range from 600 words to 2500 words and contain concise biographical detail, a critical analysis of the thinkers' doctrines and ideas and a bibliography including the subject's major works and a helpful listing of minor works.

Containing more than 250 entries, this unique and ambitious work traces the development of management thinking and major business culture in North America. Entries range fro 600 words to 2500 words and contain concise biographical detail, a critical analysis of the thinkers' doctrines and ideas and bibliography including the subject's major works and a helpful listing of minor works.

Presents an alphabetically-arranged reference to the history of business and industry in the United States. Includes selected primary source documents.

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Describes the history of business and the different sectors of the economy; provides details on important events, procedures, and people; and includes definitions along with annotated lists for further reading.