The Principles Of Scientific Management

Taylor, Frederick Winslow

ISBN 10: 1419178849 / ISBN 13: 9781419178849

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2004

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Synopsis:

The Principles of Scientific Management is a classic book written by Frederick Winslow Taylor, published in 1911. The book is a seminal work in the field of management science and is considered one of the most influential books on management theory ever written. In the book, Taylor lays out his principles for scientific management, which is a method of improving efficiency and productivity in the workplace. He argues that management should be based on scientific principles, and that workers should be trained to perform their jobs in the most efficient way possible. Taylor's principles include the development of a scientific approach to work, the use of time and motion studies to determine the most efficient way to perform tasks, the standardization of work processes, and the use of incentives to motivate workers. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between management and workers to achieve the best possible results. Overall, The Principles of Scientific Management is a landmark work that has had a profound impact on the field of management science. Its ideas and principles continue to be studied and applied in modern workplaces around the world.First. The fallacy, which has from time immemorial been almost universal among workmen, that a material increase in the output of each man or each machine in the trade would result in the end in throwing a large number of men out of work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

From the Back Cover:

For more than 80 years, this influential work by Frederick Winslow Taylor—the pioneer of scientific management studies—has inspired administrators and students of managerial techniques to adopt productivity-increasing procedures. Indeed, this book laid the groundwork for modern organization and decision theory.
As an engineer for a steel company, Taylor made careful experiments to determine the best way of performing each operation and the amount of time it required, analyzing the materials, tools, and work sequence, and establishing a clear division of labor between management and workers. His experiments resulted in the formulation of the principles expounded in this remarkable essay, first published in 1911.
Taylor advocated a scientific management system that develops leaders by organizing workers for efficient cooperation, rather than curtailing inefficiency by searching for exceptional leaders someone else has trained. The whole system rests upon a foundation of clearly defined laws and rules. Moreover, the fundamental principles of scientific management apply to all kinds of human activities, from the simplest individual acts to the most elaborate cooperative efforts of mighty corporations. Correct application of these principles, according to Taylor, will yield truly astonishing results.
Unabridged Dover (1998) republication of the work published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1911.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Principles Of Scientific Management
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fair