Birthdate: September 3, 1868
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Died: December 18, 1933
Mary Parker Follett was a prominent American management consultant, social worker, and philosopher recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to organizational theory and behavior. Known as the “Mother of Modern Management,” she highlighted the importance of the human factor in business, viewing people as the most critical asset in any organization. Follett was instrumental in redirecting attention from industrial and mechanical aspects to fostering positive human relationships within the industrial realm. A significant figure in early classical management theory, she, along with Lillian Gilbreth, continues to shape management practices to this day.
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