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Control through Communication

The Rise of System in American Management

JoAnne Yates author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Published:1st Mar '93

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This insightful book offers a historical analysis of communication's role in shaping American business systems, highlighting key developments in managerial practices.

In Control through Communication, the author explores the evolution of modern managerial systems within the American business landscape. Drawing from historical contexts, the book highlights the philosophical and technological forces that have shaped communication genres and processes in contemporary corporations. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author provides insights into how these systems have developed over time, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between management and communication.

The narrative delves into the various factors that have influenced communication practices in businesses, including the rise of new technologies and changing organizational structures. By examining case studies and historical examples, the author illustrates how effective communication has become a cornerstone of successful management strategies. This exploration not only sheds light on the past but also provides valuable lessons for today's business leaders.

Control through Communication serves as both a historical account and a practical guide, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the dynamics of business communication. The author’s ability to connect theory with real-world applications makes this book a significant contribution to the field, encouraging readers to reflect on the importance of communication in achieving organizational goals.

[This book's] timeliness is remarkable. Now that the Western system of responsible (that is, profit-based) production has emerged as the victor over command economies, the secrets of how we did it may replace foreign relations as 'topic A' at conferences, and historians who continue to reject 'material civilization' as unworthy of genuine scholars will do so at their peril. American Historical Review A superb historical analysis of the philosophical and technological forces that led to the development of communication genres and processes in the modern American corporation. Journal of Business Communication

  • Winner of Waldo Gifford Leland Award 1990 (United States)

ISBN: 9780801846137

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 499g

368 pages