Frederick Taylor (1911)

Question 1

Method

Answer 1

Saw that many workers were completing work their own way

Used time study to analyze motions and tasks to find efficiencies

Observed Bethlehem steel?

Question 2

Conclusions

Answer 2

Published Principles of Scientific Management
Management should maximize employer and employee prosperity

Select employees based on skills

Question 3

Lasting Impact

Answer 3

Rules of motion, standard tools and proper work conditions for workers

Standard expectation of productivity (what is a reasonable days work

Carefully select and train workforce

Support workers (first person to propose rest breaks so that workers could recover)

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

Mercedez Benz

Question 5

Category

Answer 5

Classical – Scientific Management