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“No society can function as a society, unless it gives the individual member social status and function, and unless the decisive social power is legitimate.”

Quote by Peter Drucker

Book:The Future of Industrial Man

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The Future of Industrial Man

This book delves into the changing dynamics between human labor and industrial processes, examining how technological advancements are reshaping the traditional industrial landscape. more

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Peter Drucker, born on November 19, 1909 in Austria and died on November 11, 2005 in the United States, is regarded as the father of modern management. He is one of the greatest management thinkers of the 20th century. Drucker dedicated his life to the study of management theory and practice, and his works have had a profound impact on global enterprise management. more

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Book:Landmarks of Tomorrow: A Report on the New

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“If "socialism" is defined as "ownership of the means of production"--and this is both the orthodox and the only rigorous definition--then the United States is the first truly Socialist country.”

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“The society of organizations is new-only seventy years ago employees were a small minority in every society.”

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“"Value added" is a meaningless concept for a retail business , for a bank, for a life insurance company, and for any other business which is not primarily engaged in manufacturing.”

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“Sören Kierkegaard has another answer: human existence is possible as existence not in despair, as existence not in tragedy; it is possible as existence in faith... Faith is the belief that in God the impossible is possible, that in Him time and eternity are one, that both life and death are meaningful.”

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“That people even in well paid jobs choose ever earlier retirement is a severe indictment of our organizations - not just business, but government service, the universities. These people don't find their jobs interesting.”

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“I think the growth industry of the future in this country and the world will soon be the continuing education of adults. ...I think the educated person of the future is somebody who realizes the need to continue to learn. That is the new definition and it is going to change the world we live in and work in.”

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Author:Peter Drucker

“Friends such as we desire are dreams and fables, yet we never quite give up the hope of finding them.”

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