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Peter Drucker

피터 드러커

Founder of modern management thinking; author of The Effective Executive

102 records in all

  • Principles 27
  • Episodes 21
  • Quotes 54
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Episodes

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  • The Legacy of Frederick Taylor

    Drucker reflects on Frederick W. Taylor as the first person to study work systematically. He credits Taylor's scientific management for the massive increase in wealth for the working class over the previous seventy-five years.

    LessonSystematic observation and analysis of work are the foundations of productivity and economic growth.

  • 1933Life

    Departure from Nazi Germany

    Drucker was a lecturer in Frankfurt when the Nazi regime took over. After Jewish professors were dismissed, he chose to leave Germany within 48 hours and moved to England.

    LessonWhen your environment compromises your values or safety, be prepared to make a swift and decisive exit.

  • Writing The Practice of Management

    Drucker noticed a lack of comprehensive books on business management while visiting General Electric's library. This gap in the market led him to write 'The Practice of Management', which became a foundational text.

    LessonIdentifying a lack of resources in a specific field is a prime opportunity to create a definitive product or service.

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