Business Giants That Influenced History

Author: (USA) Richard S. Tedlow
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Richard Tedlow analyzes the real, pivotal business decisions made over 150 years in the ever-changing environment of American industry. His unique analytical ability is best demonstrated through the biographies of these individuals. Any business school student or corporate executive who reads about these people's successes (or failures) in the dynamic, real business environment gains a more insightful perspective, which is unparalleled compared to learning any business or economic theory or rule. — Crandall Bowles, CEO of Springs Industries
The Seven Giants Who Made History in Business is portrayed with sharp observation and elegant language, depicting seven giants in the history of American business; they are: Andrew Carnegie (U.S. Steel), George Eastman (Kodak), Henry Ford (Automobile), Thomas Watson (IBM), Charles Revson (Revlon), Sam Walton (Walmart), and Robert Noyce (Intel). The book provides a detailed analysis of their personalities, family environments, upbringing, and historical backgrounds. It tells the story of how these giants conducted business, influenced others' destinies, and challenged norms, conventions, and trends, thereby creating new business philosophies. This reflects the historical process of the United States growing into an economic powerhouse from the mid-19th century to the latter half of the 20th century.