About
Peter Ferdinand Drucker, born in Vienna in 1909, is regarded as the father of modern management. After earning a doctorate in public and international law in Frankfurt, he fled Nazi Germany in 1933 and emigrated to the United States in 1937. He taught at Bennington College, New York University, and Claremont Graduate University. His book 'The Practice of Management' (1954) established management as a legitimate discipline. He coined the terms 'management by objectives' and 'knowledge worker,' and founded management consulting with his study of General Motors. Author of over 30 books, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002.
Major works
- Concept of the Corporation (1946)study
- The Practice of Management (1954)management book
- The Effective Executive (1966)management book
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (1985)management book
Key milestones
- 1943Conducted a study of General Motors, founding management consulting.
- 1987The management school at Claremont Graduate University was renamed in his honor.
- 2002Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor.
Themes
Management by objectivesKnowledge workerInnovation and entrepreneurshipExecutive effectivenessCorporate social responsibility
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