Frederick W. Taylor, Father of Scientific Management, Vol. 1 of 2 explores the life of a pioneer who helped reshape modern work. Discover how one man’s ideas about observation, measurement, and method became a lasting framework for efficiency.
This nonfiction profile surveys Taylor’s early years, his rise in industry, and the core concepts that formed his system. It emphasizes the practical side of his work—how careful study of tasks and standardization changed metalworking and management alike—without spoilers.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a man who revolutionized American industry. Frederick Winslow Taylor, born in Philadelphia in 1856, started out as a laborer in a machine shop, but he quickly saw the inefficiencies of the system. He was deeply troubled by the low levels of production and the simmering hostility between workers and management. This book chronicles Taylor's extraordinary journey from disgruntled worker to pioneer of scientific management, a new approach to organizing and optimizing industrial processes. The author delves into Taylor's groundbreaking work at the Midvale Steel Works, where he began to develop the principles that would later shape his system. We see the early struggles, the tensions with the workforce, and Taylor's unwavering commitment to finding solutions. The book also highlights Taylor's metal-cutting research, a critical component of his overall system, which demonstrated the power of scientific investigation to improve efficiency and productivity. The book goes on to describe how Taylor's ideas spread, sparking controversy and debate, and even attracting the attention of governments across the world. Beyond the technical aspects, this book reveals Taylor's deep concern for the human condition and his desire to create a more equitable and prosperous society. His work was fundamentally driven by a belief that scientific management could alleviate poverty, create better working conditions, and elevate the quality of life for all. Taylor's life story is a fascinating glimpse into the birth of a new era of industrial progress and the enduring struggle to reconcile economic efficiency with social justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334430596_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334430596
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)