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This book traces the evolution of management thought from its earliest, informal days to the present by examining the backgrounds, ideas, and influence of the major contributors. In doing this, it outlines and depicts the significant eras in the development of management thought and analyzes the various trends and movements throughout this development. In addition, it illustrates the impact of environmental forces on the development of ideas. Management is an open-ended activity in that what is done and thought is affected by the prevailing economic, social, and political values and institutions.
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