The Andrew Carnegie ReaderUniversity of Pittsburgh Press, 1992 - 325 pages An anthology which aims to bring together a representative selection of Carnegie's writings which show him as a shrewd businessman, celebrated philanthropist, champion of democracy and eternal optimist. This collection covers 60 years of the industrial giant's life, from his letters to his cousin, George Lauder, written in 1853, to the final chapter of his autobiography, completed in 1914. |
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Page 58
... manager , and to place a young man in charge of the furnace . We had a young shipping clerk , Henry M. Curry , who had distinguished himself , and it was resolved to make him manager . Mr. Phipps had the Lucy Furnace under his special ...
... manager , and to place a young man in charge of the furnace . We had a young shipping clerk , Henry M. Curry , who had distinguished himself , and it was resolved to make him manager . Mr. Phipps had the Lucy Furnace under his special ...
Page 97
... manager who con- fers oftenest with a committee of his leading men has the least trouble with his workmen . Although it may be impracticable for the presidents of these large corporations to know the workingmen personally , the manager ...
... manager who con- fers oftenest with a committee of his leading men has the least trouble with his workmen . Although it may be impracticable for the presidents of these large corporations to know the workingmen personally , the manager ...
Page 98
... managers may be kept informed from time to time of their grievances and suggestions . No matter how able the man- ager ... manager who has not the confi- dence and respect , and even the admiration , of his workmen . No man is a true ...
... managers may be kept informed from time to time of their grievances and suggestions . No matter how able the man- ager ... manager who has not the confi- dence and respect , and even the admiration , of his workmen . No man is a true ...
Contents
The Making of the SelfMade Man | 1 |
Carnegie at Work Making Money | 29 |
Carnegie at Work Giving Away Money | 125 |
Copyright | |
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