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The 100 Most Significant Events in American Business - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover, New)
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The 100 Most Significant Events in American Business - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover, New)
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This reference book details the top 100 groundbreaking events in
the history of American business, featuring case studies of
successful companies who challenged traditional operating
paradigms, historical perspectives on labor laws, management
practices, and economic climates, and an examination of the impact
of these influences on today's business practices. Throughout
history, important commercial developments in the United States
have made it possible for American companies to leverage tough
economic conditions to survive-even thrive in a volatile
marketplace. This reference book examines the top 100
groundbreaking events in the history of American business and
illustrates their influence on the labor laws, business practices,
and management methodologies of corporate America today. The 100
Most Significant Events in American Business: An Encyclopedia
depicts the chronological order of events contributing to the
evolution of American business, with an emphasis on the commercial
innovations of each period. The book explores the origins of
successful brands, including Apple, Wal-Mart, and Heinz;
demonstrates the successful collaboration between public and
private sectors illustrated by the Erie Canal, Hoover Dam, and the
interstate highway system; and depicts the commercial impact of
major economic events from the Panic of 1857 to the Great Recession
of 2010. Chronology of key events in the history of American
business from 1630 to the present Helpful sidebars of the evolution
of key terms used today Comprehensive index includes category,
company names, personal names, and cross references to other events
Suggestions for further reading for each article 10 relevant charts
and tables Appendix of relevant sources 80 key primary documents
supporting major events in American business
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