Manager, political activist, labour leader, statesman: all in one lifetime

Traces the career of the remarkable Asa Philip Randolph, who was many things to many people. He was a tireless crusader for African-American rights, a strategic manager and planner, a political activist, and a labour leader. Many of the changes he brought about and many of the conditions he created...

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Published in:Journal of management history 1996-12, Vol.2 (4), p.48-58
Main Author: Kovach, Kenneth A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activists
African Americans
Black people
Careers
Employees
Employment
History
Labor law
Labor unions
Leadership
Men
Personal profiles
Public speaking
Railroads
Randolph, Asa Philip
Resignations
Socialism
Working conditions
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Summary:Traces the career of the remarkable Asa Philip Randolph, who was many things to many people. He was a tireless crusader for African-American rights, a strategic manager and planner, a political activist, and a labour leader. Many of the changes he brought about and many of the conditions he created in the above areas continue to shape US culture today. Highlights the contributions he made to US society.
ISSN:1355-252X
1751-1348
1758-776X
1758-7751
DOI:10.1108/13552529610153769