This is a paper about Drucker as a person, as well as his life and work. Individuals of merit who he has encountered through his life are mentioned, with emphasis on those who had a great impact on him. It then goes into detail about Drucker's work with Harold Smiddy and General Electric. Management by objectives is discussed at great length. This was most likely written by Ron Greenwood, possibly as a speech.
Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005 Smiddy, Harold F., 1900-1978 General Electric Company Greenwood, Ronald G Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959 Social ecology Books Management by objectives Decentralization in management World War II Railroads Sears, Roebuck and Company Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966
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Copy of article: Peter F. Drucker: A Renaissance Man; The Man Who Asked the Right Questions; Courtesy of the Nova Southeastern University Archives; Box 38; Folder 32 Peter F. Drucker: A Renaissance Man - no date; 12 pages
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