L2.15: SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT Flashcards
The root of management science extends to the work of Frederick W. Taylor, who propounded the machine model or scientific or task management theory
Scientific Management
It is also known as Task Management Theory
Scientific Management
What are the peculiarities of Scientific Management?
- Division of labor and specialization
- Unity of command and centralization of
decision making - One way authority
- Narrow span of control
He is an Engineer who was accredited
the title of father of scientific management
Frederick W. Taylor
What are the five habits of an Engineer?
- They know where their time goes.
- They focus on outward contribution.
- They build on strengths.
- They concentrate on a few major areas where superior performance will produce outstanding results.
- Engineers finally make effective decisions.
They work systematically at managing the little of their time.
They know where their time goes.
They gear their efforts to results rather than to work.
They focus on outward contribution.
They do not build on weakness. They do not start up with the things they cannot do.
They build on strengths.
They force themselves to set priorities. They have no choice but to do first thing first and second things not at all.
They concentrate on a few major areas where
superior performance will produce outstanding
results.
They know that this is above all a matter of system of the right steps in the right sequence.
Engineers finally make effective decisions.
Rank and file employees are frequently called upon to contribute.
Work Simplifications
