frederick taylor

Question 1

Scientific management

Answer 1

an
American mechanical engineer. He was widely known for his methods to
improve industrial efficiency. He was one of the first management
consultants. Often called the, “father of scientific management”.

Published The Principles of Scientific Management where he stated, “The
principal object of management should be to secure the maximum prosperity
for the employer, coupled with the maximum prosperity for each employee.”

Question 2

goal of his research

Answer 2

Goal of Taylor’s research: remove human variability → “one best way” for a
job to be completed → help from Frank and Lillian Gilbreth’s motion study

Question 3

motion study

Answer 3

science of reducing a task to its most basic physical motions.

Question 4

4 principles

Answer 4

1. Develop a “science” that includes rules of motion, standardized work
   implements, and proper working conditions for every job.
2. Carefully select workers with the right abilities for the job
3. Carefully train workers to do the job and give them incentives to cooperate
   with the job “science.”
4. Support workers by carefully planning their tasks and by smoothing the way
   as they do their work.