The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business
The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977624
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-20th Century
1977
Adult
18+ years
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In The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business, Alfred D. Chandler Jr. explores the evolution of modern business practices, highlighting the rise of professional managers who transformed American industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Chandler emphasizes the shift from market mechanisms to internal structures in achieving economic coordination and efficiency within large corporations.
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Alfred D. Chandler Jr.'s The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business is acclaimed for its thorough analysis of managerial roles in transforming American business. Praised for its depth and clarity, it is seminal in business history. However, its dense detail may overwhelm casual readers, requiring a committed audience to fully appreciate its insights.
Who Should Read The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business?
The ideal reader of The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business is someone interested in business history, management evolution, and economic theory. They may also enjoy The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith and Strategy and Structure by Chandler himself, which similarly explore organizational and economic transformations.
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Alfred D. Chandler Jr. won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1978 for his work on The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business.
The book introduced the term "managerial revolution," which refers to the shift from owner-run businesses to professionally managed organizations in the United States.
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Chandler's research in The Visible Hand significantly influenced the fields of business history and organizational studies, leading to a deeper understanding of the roles of managers in complex organizations.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-20th Century
1977
Adult
18+ years
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