American Business Methods: For Increasing Production and Reducing Costs in Factory, Store, and Office (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Floyd W. Parsons

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483018287 ISBN 13: 9780483018280

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Boost productivity and cut costs with practical, time-tested methods for every layer of business.

This comprehensive guide addresses production, efficiency, and humane, effective management in factories, stores, and offices.

From health and working conditions to leadership and merchandising, it presents grounded approaches that aim to reduce waste and improve results. Readers will find a practical framework for understanding how organization, incentives, and education can align workers and management toward common goals.

• Foundational ideas on improving worker health, safety, and morale to lift output.
• Strategies for reducing waste, preventing strikes, and maximizing efficiency through better management and training.
• Insights into merchandising, sales, and customer relations that emphasize honesty and steady value.
• Examples of incentive plans, employee involvement, and systematic approaches to everyday business tasks.

Ideal for managers, supervisors, and aspiring leaders who want a clear, actionable path to healthier, more productive operations.

Ideal for readers seeking practical methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs across production, retail, and administrative settings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483018287
• ISBN 13: 9780483018280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 389