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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Businessman
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Minnesota
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Technology
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1887-06-02
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| gptkbp:businessModel |
Decentralized structure
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_McKnight_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Sustainability practices
Expansion into international markets Developed the concept of decentralized management |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1970-01-10
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| gptkbp:founded |
3M Company
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:McKnight_Foundation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William L. McKnight
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Technological advancements
Corporate social responsibility Workplace culture Global supply chain management Global business practices |
| gptkbp:inception |
3M Company
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Manufacturing
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Business management
Corporate governance Management education Strategic planning Innovation in manufacturing Workforce diversity American_manufacturing_industry |
| gptkbp:influenced |
3M's corporate culture
|
| gptkbp:involved |
Economic development
Community service Public policy advocacy Industry associations Local community initiatives |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Leadership at 3M Company
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Participative leadership
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Innovative management practices
3M's innovation culture 3M's corporate identity 3M's success |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Education initiatives
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
Customer focus
Long-term planning Employee development Integrity in business Employee empowerment |
| gptkbp:positionHeld |
Chairman of 3M Company
President of 3M Company |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:H._D._McKnight
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
gptkb:Business_Hall_of_Fame
Honorary degrees Leadership awards Business leadership awards |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Minnesota
|
| gptkbp:role |
Mentor to future leaders
Advocate for science and technology Champion of research funding Pioneer_in_corporate_management |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Margaret_McKnight
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Harold_S._McNair
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Diversification of products
|
| gptkbp:technique |
Quality management
Research and development focus Collaborative partnerships Market-driven innovation |
| gptkbp:vision |
Innovation-driven growth
|