Background
Steiner, George Albert was born on May 1, 1912 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Elwood Heacock and Mary (Steele) Steiner.
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George Albert Steiner
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Bachelor of Science in Business, Temple University, 1933; Little D. (honorary), Temple University, 1963; Master of Arts in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Illinois, 1937.
Career
Assistant professor finance, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1937-1942;
staff specialist, War Production Board, Washington, 1942-1943;
division director, Civilian Production Administration, Washington, 1946-1947;
professor economics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 1947-1950;
director policy, Defense Production Administration, Washington, 1950-1953;
chief economist, Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Los Angeles, 1954-1956;
Kunin chair in Business and Society, professor of management emeritus, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1956. Consultant to over 100 corporations throughout the world, since 1956. Lecturer numerousunivs. and colleges.
Board directors companies and non-profit organizations.
Achievements
Membership
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow Academy Management (president 1972, Dean of the Fellows 1975-1978, Distinguished Educator award 1991), International Academy Management, Executive Planning Institute. Member The Planning Forum, International Society Strategic Management (board directors), Delta Tau Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi.
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Connections
Married Jean Wood, September 19, 1937. 1 child, John Frederick.
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Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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Awards
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Recipient General Management award Society Advancement Management, 1963, Distinguished Service award Executive Office President of the United States, 1968, numerous grants for research in management.Recipient General Management award Society Advancement Management, 1963, Distinguished Service award Executive Office President of the United States, 1968, numerous grants for research in management.