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New Ideals in Business, an Account of Their Practice and Their Effects Upon Men and Profits

Offering insights into modern business practices, the book delves into how new ideas can influence the behavior of employees and the profitability of companies. more

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Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell

Ida Tarbell was an American author known for her investigative reporting on the Standard Oil Company. Her work, 'The History of the Standard Oil Company,' exposed the practices of the monopolistic corporation and had a profound impact on public perception of big business. more

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