The Master's Path

Author: (American) Betty
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This biography explores Peter Drucker, showcasing his wisdom and charisma, delving into the inner world of the "greatest of the greats." The man who invented management turned it into a discipline. Why did Drucker do this? How did he accomplish this great achievement? Nixon once said: "Peter Drucker said that modern government can only do two things: one is to drive up wages, and the other is to cause inflation. Our administrative goal is to prove him wrong." How did Drucker clash with the U.S. government? Management by objectives, full dedication, self-reflection. How did Drucker's signature management philosophy take shape? The only correct purpose of a business is not to make profits but to create customers. It's hard to imagine such a theory—how did Drucker think this way? The intellectual trajectory of Drucker's nearly century-long thoughts, the evolution of management in the 20th century, the background of his growth, the tempering of his life, the nurturing of his thoughts, the journey of his scholarship, the display of his wisdom, the passion of his teaching, and his ultimate concern for humanity. If the greatest invention of the 20th century was management, then Peter Drucker was undoubtedly the greatest inventor. —American Management Association If there truly are "greatest of the greats" in the world, the name of that person must be Peter Drucker. —The Economist With the keen insight of a journalist and rich experience, the author vividly presents Drucker's original flavor and true nature, and through incisive and calm analysis, clearly points out the essence of Drucker's spirit. —Chen Mingyuan, Chief Consultant of Far East Management Consulting Company in Greater China Peter Drucker was born in Vienna in 1909 and moved to the United States in 1937, dedicating his life to teaching, writing, and consulting. He is a world-renowned management scholar in the contemporary era, known as the "greatest of the greats." In the U.S., he served as a consultant to major enterprises such as the consortium of U.S. banks and insurance companies and economic scholars, as well as General Motors, Chrysler, and IBM. In honor of his outstanding contributions to the field of management, Claremont Graduate University named its management graduate school after him—Peter Drucker School of Management. He has written extensively, including works such as The Practice of Management, The Effective Executive, Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practice, and The Observer, which have been translated into over 130 countries worldwide. Among these, The Practice of Management established his status as the founder of the management discipline, while The Effective Executive has become a classic must-read for global managers. In June 2002, U.S. President George W. Bush announced that Peter Drucker was the recipient of the Presidential Freedom Medal that year, the highest honor a U.S. citizen can receive. In this book, the author explores Drucker's world from various angles: his childhood background, the tempering of his life, the nurturing of his thoughts, the journey of his scholarship, the display of his wisdom, the passion of his teaching, his consulting abilities, and his sincere ultimate concern for humanity. After reading this book, readers will find it easy to explore the "inner world" of this "greatest of the greats" with the greatest influence.