Chapter 11 From the fordist self to the entrepreneurial self Self-management in times of digitization

David Kergel

DOI: 10.4324/9781003188728-14

Introduction

The term management (Latin manus, “hand” and Latin agere, “to lead,” “to lead by the hand”) signifies a goal-oriented human course of action, organization, and planning in all spheres of life, based on economic principles. The main content of management is the organization, preparation, and execution of decisions in a complex environment. Management is not limited to companies or other associations of persons (such as public authorities) but also concerns sub-areas of lifestyle in private households (for example‚ time management). Anyone who is entrusted with management tasks ...

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