Which book greatly influenced Progressives' ideas about how businesses should be run?

a. Principles of Scientific Management

b. Promise of American Life

c. The Common Law

d. Pragmatism

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Brandon Trujillo

10 February, 03:48

Which book greatly influenced Progressives' ideas about how businesses should be run?

a. Principles of Scientific Management

b. Promise of American Life

c. The Common Law

d. Pragmatism

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Margaret Rubio · Answer 1

b. Promise of American Life

Explanation:

It is a book written by Herbert Croly and published in 1909. Croly was the founder of The New Republic. He supported economic planning to rise living standards. The book is considered a bedrock of American liberalism. Some scholars say it inspired FDR to implement his New Deal policies.

Which book greatly influenced Progressives' ideas about how businesses should be run?a. Principles of Scientific Managementb. Promise of American Lifec. The Common Lawd. Pragmatism

Which book greatly influenced Progressives' ideas about how businesses should be run?

a. Principles of Scientific Management

b. Promise of American Life

c. The Common Law

d. Pragmatism