Alfred D. Chandler, Jr

Alfred D. Chandler, Jr. was a prominent American business historian, known for his work on the role of management in the growth of modern corporations. He authored several influential books, including 'The Visible Hand' and 'Strategy and Structure'.

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  1. 1. The Visible Hand

    The Managerial Revolution in American Business
    Cover of 'The Visible Hand' by Alfred D. Chandler, Jr

    "The Visible Hand" is a comprehensive historical analysis of the rise and evolution of the modern corporation. The author argues that the development of large-scale business organizations was a consequence of the expanding capitalist economies in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book explores how these corporations replaced the market mechanisms with managerial hierarchies, thus becoming the dominant economic institutions. It also discusses the impact of these changes on economic growth and productivity.

    The 17131st Greatest Book of All Time
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