The Peter F. Drucker Reader: Selected Articles from the Father of Modern Management Thinking

Peter Drucker

November 15, 2016

The Peter F. Drucker Reader: Selected Articles from the Father of Modern Management Thinking by Peter Drucker is an essential collection of writings from one of the foremost authorities on modern management. This book offers an invaluable array of key components and insights from the works of Peter Drucker, the renowned business thinker whose ideas have shaped the leadership and management of corporations around the world.In this comprehensive anthology, readers can gain access to both classic and more recent pieces from Drucker’s extensive body of writings. The collection offers a comprehensive overview of Drucker’s prescient analysis of the work of management over the past half-century, from his thoughts on “the age of discontinuity” to the “knowledge economy.” The Reader also includes a selection of Drucker’s key interviews with business leaders, providing insight into the minds of some of the world’s most successful companies.Throughout the Reader, Drucker’s ideas offer valuable insights and compelling advice on topics such as leadership, human capital, technology, and innovation. From his iconic 1953 essay on Business Purpose to his 2000 reflections on “The Training of the Knowledge Worker,” readers will find a wealth of deeply insightful writing in this essential collection. The Peter F. Drucker Reader is essential reading for everyone interested in management and leadership in the 21st century.