American Management Association; Organization theory; Letters
After reading James Worthy's paper on organization structure, Drucker asserts his preference to distinguish managerial autonomy based on an independent business unit, from managerial autonomy created purely by administrative decision.
Accounting; Aerojet-General Corporation. Von Karman Center. Life Systems Division; Business cycles; Business; Conflict management; Mathematical models; McGregor, Douglas; Mechanics, Analytic; United States. Dept. of Defense. Independent Research...
One of two edited draft copies, contains corrections by Bradley Jacobs of his oral history interview. Bradley Jacobs, former Orange County assessor, discusses his professional relationship with Peter Drucker and how Jacobs applied his theories in...
Accounting; Aerojet-General Corporation. Von Karman Center. Life Systems Division; Business cycles; Business; Conflict management; Mathematical models; McGregor, Douglas; Mechanics, Analytic; United States. Dept. of Defense. Independent Research...
One of two edited draft copies, with notes by Bradley Jacobs, of his oral history interview. Bradley Jacobs, former Orange County assessor, discusses his professional relationship with Peter Drucker and how Jacobs applied his theories in the...
Craig D. Pedersen, executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board tells Drucker that his work strongly guides the board's approach to organizational leadership and management. Contains Pedersen's original signature.
Accounting; Aerojet-General Corporation. Von Karman Center. Life Systems Division; Business cycles; Business; Conflict management; Mathematical models; McGregor, Douglas; Mechanics, Analytic; Oral biography; United States. Dept. of Defense....
Bradley Jacobs, former Orange County assessor, discusses his professional relationship with Peter Drucker. Jacobs describes how he applied Drucker's theories in the public and private sector.
Authorship; Lectures and lecturing; Speeches, addresses, etc.
Drucker is the 28th lecturer in The Claremont Colleges Annual Lecture Series. In his published informal talks, "Why We Are Not Making Much Progress," Drucker identifies three major misunderstandings of environmental advocates and problems...
Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005; CARE Inc.
A document detailing the program of the 8th Drucker seminar, including a session on the contributions and results of Cooperative For Assistance & Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE), a session on vision and change and a final session discussing...
Drucker's former student, Geoffrey H. Smart, of G.H. Smart & Company, Inc., reflects on the lessons learned from Drucker's lectures and thanks him for his lessons. Contains handwritten note.
CARE Inc.; Letters; Food supply; International relations; Medical care; Seminars; United States - Politics and government; Letters
Wallace J. Campbell, president of CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) sends Morgan Williams, president of the Cooperative League of the USA, information discussed at the Second Annual Peter Drucker Management Seminar for CARE.
Andrew G. Balbus, senior vice president of corporate finance for James Capel Incorporated, writes to Frances Hessselbein, president of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation, commenting on Drucker's quotes found in a Brazilian magazine. Contains...
Bob Buford, of the Buford Foundation, writes that he has attached an outline describing Drucker's influence after having been asked, "What has Peter Drucker done for you as a mentor?" by Elaine Grant, a senior editor of Inc. Magazine.
Bills, Legislative; Books reviews; Letters; Gifts; Income tax; Wages College graduates
Dael Wolfle, executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, comments on Drucker's work, "Landmarks of Tomorrow" and introduces alternative suggestions regarding college education. Letter contains handwritten notes...
China; Computers; Demographic transition; Global economy and development; Knowledge workers; Manual workers; Women consumers
Notes from Drucker's talk focusing on six major developments that will determine the success of a country, industry, company, and individual to Drucker School alumni.
China; Computers; Demographic transition; Global economy and development; Knowledge workers; Manual workers; Women consumers
Edited notes from Drucker's talk focusing on six major developments that will determine the success of a country, industry, company, and individual to Drucker School alumni. Contains original handwritten edit marks.
Business; Business Japan; Letters; China; Economy and society; Europe; Manual workers; Nonprofit organizations; Teacher-student relationships; United States - Politics and government
Frances Hesselbein of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management faxes a copy of Drucker's remarks on "The New Priorities" that was presented to the Economic Club of Washington on November 14, 1991. Contains handwritten note.
Business Japan; Consultants; Education, Higher; Human capital; Nonprofit organizations; Organizational behavior; Oral biography; ServiceMaster Company
Bill Pollard, chairman of ServiceMaster, LLP discusses how Drucker influenced him personally and as an executive and how he helped ServiceMaster define itself as an organization. Page 12 is missing.
