Abstract
This paper examines the ancient management practices of Aztec merchants (1428-1519 A.D.) within the context of contemporary management thought. The article finds substantial evidence of Aztec merchant application of management within: (1) their role in the local economy; (2) their internal organization and administration; and (3) their use of business practices, culture and rituals. This paper concludes with a brief discussion of the decline of the Aztec merchant guild and the implications for modern business organizations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-124 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Latin American Business Review |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Aztecs
- Mexico
- management history
- pochteca merchants