Principles of Industrial Organization

von Dexter S. Kimball

458 Seiten, Hardcover

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"Principles of Industrial Organization" is a seminal treatise on the evolution and management of modern manufacturing systems. Written by Dexter S. Kimball, a pioneering figure in engineering education, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying efficient industrial production and administration. The text explores the transition from handicraft to mass production, examining the impact of the industrial revolution on economic structures and labor organization.Kimball delves into the core components of industrial success, including plant location, factory layout, cost accounting, and the scientific management of personnel. By analyzing the administrative and technical aspects of the factory system, the book offers foundational insights into the growth of corporate structures and the complexities of modern industry. It addresses the crucial balance between technological advancement and human welfare, making it a significant historical document for understanding the development of industrial engineering.As an essential resource for students of management and engineering, this work captures the spirit of early 20th-century economic thought. "Principles of Industrial Organization" remains a vital reference for those interested in the history of business management and the structural evolution of the modern workplace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025924106
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press