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Friday, January 06, 2006
Looking for History of Management -- The recent brouhaha in the world of biology and science education has got me wondering to what extent management theory has evolved or been "intelligently designed" through history. I think I've got a possible framework upon which I can hang some of what I'm aware of, and wonder if some of the other disruptions and innovations along the way also fit. If anyone can point me to some good sources for history of management theory and practice, please drop me a comment on this post. Thanks mucho.