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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- © Emerald Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1751-1348
- eISSN
- 1751-1348
- DOI
- 10.1108/jmh-02-2023-0012
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to continue and extend the ongoing conversation about greatness in American business.Design/methodology/approachThis survey, conducted in 2021, replicates and extends McCormick and Folsom’s 2001 and 2011 rankings of the greatest entrepreneurs and businesspeople in American history. The authors’ pool surveyed 51 experts to develop an updated ranking and explore factors of greatness.FindingsHenry Ford topped the ranking followed by John D. Rockefeller and Steve Jobs. Business scholars ranked Oprah Winfrey the greatest female and minority businessperson.Originality/valueThe authors extend previous research by surveying the authors’ expert pool about factors of greatness in American business history. “Ability to imagine or envision the future” ranked highest with “created wealth for shareholders” in last place.
Journal
Journal of Management History – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jan 11, 2024
Keywords: Henry Ford; Greatness; Oprah Winfrey