Alfred D. Chandler (Historian and Business Professor)

Alfred D. Chandler was a prominent historian and professor who specialized in business history. He is best known for his research on the development of large American corporations in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly how they adapted to changing markets and technologies. Chandler's influential works, such as "The Visible Hand," explore the role of management and organizational structure in business success. He demonstrated that the way companies were organized could significantly affect their performance and growth, making important contributions to our understanding of both business practices and economic history.