Management Ideas

Exploring the evolution of business administration, the book is divided into four parts. It begins with early control techniques from 8000 BCE to the 19th century, highlighting the rise of various methodologies. The second part examines the establishment of business administration as a science in the early 20th century. Using Germany as a case study, the third part illustrates how societal factors shaped the discipline, including influences from National Socialism and socialism. The final section emphasizes the value of understanding management history for contemporary practices.