F.S. Taylor Factory psychology

Question 1

scientific management

Answer 1

ŸEfficiency is the goal-not employee satisfaction

Question 2

“Planning” and “doing” are separated

Answer 2

managers are planners, workers are managers tools for actions(doers)

Question 3

How does scientific management work?

Answer 3

identify most efficient worker, all behaviors that employee does, contingently pay/reinforce all other workers for actions that are similar to most efficient worker

Question 4

Piece-rate pay system

Answer 4

workers get paid according to output rather than the amount of time they spend working

Question 5

Fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement

Answer 5

ratio schedule of reinforcement-under scientific management principles

Question 6

Implemented by Henry Ford

Answer 6

noted the company did well under this management strat, however mixed effects for workers…receive high amounts of contingent pay, also burned out easily… may be unforeseen psychological repercussions to trying to control the behaviors of others