False Prophets
The Gurus Who Created Modern Management And Why Their Ideas Are Bad For Business Today
James Hoopes
The book critically examines the theories and influence of prominent management thinkers such as Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, and Peter Drucker, arguing that their ideas, while revolutionary at the time, are now outdated and can be detrimental to contemporary business practices. It challenges the reader to reconsider the adoption of these traditional management philosophies in the modern corporate environment, suggesting that they may hinder rather than help current organizational success.
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