About
Peter Drucker, born in Vienna in 1909, is considered the father of modern management. After a doctorate in public and international law in Frankfurt, he emigrated to the United States in 1937. He taught at Bennington College and New York University before joining Claremont Graduate University. Author of over 30 books, he introduced key concepts such as management by objectives. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002.
* 1909-11-19 — † 2005-11-11
Major works
- Concept of the Corporation (1946)nonfiction
- The Practice of Management (1954)nonfiction
- The Effective Executive (1967)nonfiction
- Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices (1973)nonfiction
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (1985)nonfiction
Key milestones
- 1943Becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen.
- 1987The management school at Claremont Graduate University is renamed in his honor.
- 2002Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Themes
ManagementEffectivenessInnovationEntrepreneurshipSocial responsibility
Sources: britannica.com · cgu.edu · thinkers50.com