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Market-Based Management is the engine that powers Koch Industries, Inc. Developed by Charles Koch throughout the past 40 years, MBM is a holistic approach to management that integrates theory and practice and prepares organizations to deal successfully with the challenges of growth and change. The theory of MBM is rooted in the Science of Human Action.

MBM enables organizations to succeed long term by applying the principles that allow free societies to prosper. Under the leadership of Charles Koch and through the rigorous and holistic application of MBM, Koch Industries has been transformed into one of the most successful companies in the world.

Employees must challenge the status quo in order to improve processes and create value. Listen as company leaders discuss this element of MBM:

Creating Value

The essence of MBM is creating real, sustainable value for customers, communities and Koch companies. MBM encourages innovations that create value by making people’s lives better and contributing to prosperity in society. Value creation requires providing products and services that customers value more highly while consuming fewer resources. This leaves more resources available to satisfy other needs in society.