A Tribute
Drucker is Gone

During his life, Drucker inspired many key ideas in the field of management. His holistic concept of the corporation was an entirely new notion, and one that should be brought back.

Executive Summary
Throughout the 20th century, Peter Drucker’s name was synonomous with the word “management.” While many in the profession claim to be familiar with his writings, many of his basic principles have been forgotten. In this article, Prof. Josep M. Rosanas recaps many of Drucker’s key views on the theory and practice of management, focusing on four areas: the analysis of the business, managers, workers and social responsibility. A staunch critic of Henry Ford, Drucker advocated the development of managers who have both body and soul, head and hands. He also believed that people within the organization should be viewed as human beings, rather than simply as resources.

Drucker is quoted much more than he is read, says the author, who urges managers to read Drucker’s extraordinary book, The Practice of Management.

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