Alfred D. Chandler, Jr. Quote

The minutest details of cost of materials and labor in every department appeared from day to day and week to week in the accounts; and soon every man about the place was made to realize it. The men felt and often remarked that the eye of the company were on them through the books.

Bridge (1903, p. 85), cited on p. 268; Cited in: Best (1990, p. 63). - The Visible Hand (1977)