Alfred Sloan
What state was Alfred Sloan born in?
Connecticut
Which-two innovators influenced Sloan?
Fredrick Taylor and Henry Ford
What is Sloan’s most significant contribution?
Decentralized decision-making
What date was Alfred Sloan born?
May 23, 1875
What popular company uses Sloan’s decentralized management method?
Coco-Cola
Which General Motors contain individual divisions to operate independently?
Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Pontiac
What is Alfred Sloan known for?
His leadership at General Motors
The rise of what influenced Sloan’s role in shaping his ideas?
Industrialization and expansion of large corporations
What are benefits to decentralized decision making?
Faster decision making and better responsiveness