Chapter 1
The birth of the boss
Chapter 2
The organizational machine
Chapter 3
Global styles of leadership
Chapter 4
The era of the superstar
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Ch 2 · The organizational machine
marcus The Organizational Machine
Before we built the pyramid, we drew the corporate machine like a tree
marcus Following World War II, this standardized degree trained future executives to run companies using data, balance sheets, and
marcus An illustration depicts the steps of a corporate ladder for the organization man.
Fun Fact
Sloan's car colors: Alfred Sloan pioneered offering cars in multiple colors and models, successfully overtaking Henry Ford's famous single-color Model T strategy.
Quiz
Which massive 1960s conglomerate owned both Sheraton Hotels and Avis Rent a Car at the same time?
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What type of corporate structure involves a single company buying completely unrelated businesses to diversify?
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What was Alfred Sloan's famous management formula for balancing independence and central authority at General Motors?
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Who pioneered the concept of decentralized management at General Motors in the 1920s?
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Which university introduced the world's first Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in 1908?
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Why did mid-century conglomerate CEOs believe they could run completely unrelated businesses successfully?