Bücher von P. Sargant Florence

Presents a chronology of state policy in industry from the 1500s to the mid 20th century, explaining the ideas that have shaped it. It covers: the state and exploitation; state participation in industry; state information and services; state operation of industry and state control over industry.

Discusses key themes in industrial relations, manufacturing, employment and investment and education for business administration, and covers: the structure of industry; the efficiency of large-scale operation; planned and free consumption; forecasting and market research; and more.

Summarizing the facts about the prevailing sizes of industrial firms or plants and the patterns of industrial location in Britain and America, this text also interprets the facts in basic terms such as technical requirements and consumer habits.