Let's stop pretending that managers and executives care about productivity
Briefly

Modern management theory, originating from World War Two, has been overshadowed by the contemporary focus of businesses on controlling labor and stock prices. Practices from management theory, which stress productivity and organizational effectiveness, are increasingly ignored as technology and financialization dominate the economy. Despite evidence against models like open offices which detract from productivity, recruitment practices prioritize control rather than embracing proven management strategies. Influential figures like W. E. Deming have shaped management methodologies that remain relevant but unutilized in modern business practices.
Modern management theory, despite its historical successes, is increasingly disregarded by businesses today, which prioritize control over labor and stock prices rather than effective management practices.
The principles of modern management emerged from World War Two and were shaped by influential figures like W. E. Deming, but are largely ignored in today’s tech-driven economy.
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