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Introduction: Comparative perspectives on the managerial revolution

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This article introduces this Business History special issue on the managerial revolution and the seven selected contributions. It argues for the central importance of the managerial revolution for business historians and the value of careful business history in appreciating the empirical complexity of both the original managerial revolution and the changes in capitalism today.

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  • Richard Whittington, 2007. "Introduction: Comparative perspectives on the managerial revolution," Business History, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 49(4), pages 399-403.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:bushst:v:49:y:2007:i:4:p:399-403
    DOI: 10.1080/00076790701295797
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