The Principles Of Scientific Management (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419178849)

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.

Author: Frederick Winslow Taylor
ISBN-10: 1419178849
ISBN-13: 9781419178849
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.62w x 0.23d