Alfred P. Sloan (Sloan Management)

Alfred P. Sloan was a influential American business executive and innovator, best known for his leadership at General Motors from the 1920s to the 1950s. He developed the "Sloan Management" approach, which emphasized decentralized management, strategic planning, and product differentiation. Sloan believed in empowering managers with responsibility and autonomy, fostering innovation, and maintaining flexible organizational structures. His management principles helped GM become a dominant car manufacturer and influenced modern corporate practices, such as market segmentation, responsible forecasting, and systematic management. Overall, Sloan's ideas advanced the discipline of professional management and strategic business growth.