F. W. Taylor
Critical Evaluations in Business and Management
Edited by John Cunningham Wood, Michael C. Wood
Introduction by John Cunningham Wood, Michael C. Wood
Published June 27th 2002 by Routledge – 1,736 pages
Description
This collection focuses on Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915), the initiator of 'scientific management'. Taylor set out to transform what had previously been a crude art form into a firm body of knowledge. His work is synonymous with breaking down tasks into the smallest detail, diagnosing the abilities of workers, and then fitting the two together to achieve greater efficiency. His methods have been associated with both massive increases in productivity and an obsession with control.
Contents
Volume I Part I: Taylor a Potted History Part II: Taylor's Influence Part III: Scientific Management and Management Volume II Part IV: Scientific Management and Industry
Part V: Scientific Management and Business Operations Volume III Part VI: Scientific Management and Education Part VII: Scientific Management and Government Part VIII: Scientific Management and the Military Part IX: Scientific Management and Society
Part X: Scientific Management and Workers Volume IV Part XI: Scientific Management in other Disciplines Part XII: Scientific Management Around the World
a) Scientific Management in Britain b) Scientific Management in Western Europe c) Scientific Management in Eastern Europe d) Scientific Management in Asia
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Description: Edited by John Cunningham Wood, Michael C. WoodIntroduction by John Cunningham Wood, Michael C. Wood. This collection focuses on Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915), the initiator of 'scientific management'. Taylor set out to transform what had previously been a crude art form into a firm body of knowledge. His work is synonymous with...
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