This is an article written by Ron Greenwood. He discusses how Drucker was the first to coin the term "Management by Objectives", though possibly not the first to use it. Greenwood also explores Drucker's work with Harold Smiddy and General Electric, and how it ties into his philosophy and writings on the subject.
Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005 Greenwood, Ronald G Management by objectives Smiddy, Harold F., 1900-1978 General Electric Company Books Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966 Tarrant, John J
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Copy of article: How Drucker Conceptualized MBO; Courtesy of the Nova Southeastern University Archives; Box 38; Folder 28 How Drucker Conceptualized MBO - no date; 7 pages
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