Lewis K. Urquhart

Lewis K. Urquhart is a little-documented author whose surviving reputation rests largely on The Knack of Managing, a business book written with Herbert Watson. The book was originally published in 1931 and later remained available through library catalogs and Project Gutenberg, which has helped keep his work in circulation.

From the evidence that is easy to confirm, Urquhart wrote in a clear, practical style aimed at managers and supervisors rather than academic specialists. He is also credited with 133 Practical Ways to Cut Plant Costs, which suggests a strong interest in factory efficiency and day-to-day industrial management.

Because reliable biographical information about his life is scarce, it is best to remember him through the kind of work he left behind: concise, hands-on advice for people trying to run operations well and manage others effectively.