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False Prophets

The Gurus Who Created Modern Management And Why Their Ideas Are Bad For Business Today
Summary:

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as Frederick Taylor, Elton Mayo, and Peter Drucker, arguing that their ideas, while revolutionary at the time, are now outdated and can be detrimental to contemporary business practices.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.

Key points:

1. Leadership Idolization: Hoopes claims management experts have made leaders into heroes, overshadowing the team's role and harming collaboration.

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