The Principles of Scientific Management - Couverture souple

Taylor, Frederick Winslow

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444432311 ISBN 13 : 9781444432312

Editeur : Aeterna, 2026

Synopsis

First published in the early twentieth century, The Principles of Scientific Management stands as one of the most influential works on organizational efficiency ever written. Frederick Winslow Taylor, a pioneering engineer and management thinker, set out to transform industry by replacing guesswork, habit, and tradition with disciplined observation, measurement, and method. In this concise yet groundbreaking text, Taylor unveils the core ideas that reshaped modern work: the careful study of tasks, the selection and training of the right workers, the close cooperation between management and labor, and the division of responsibilities according to scientific analysis rather than intuition. Far from being merely a technical manual, this book offers a compelling vision of human potential within structured systems. Taylor argues that when work is thoughtfully examined and intelligently organized, both employers and employees benefit, productivity rises, and conflict fades. His ideas continue to echo in contemporary management, from workflow optimization to performance engineering. Whether you are curious about the origins of modern industry, exploring the foundations of management theory, or seeking insight into how disciplined thinking can elevate any field of work, this classic remains an essential and remarkably relevant guide.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Frederick Winslow Taylor is where the serious student of scientific management begins. His classic, the Principles of Scientific Management, remains one of the best books on the subject more than a century after he penned it. The book, which started out as an academic paper, is funny at times (and probably not meant to be), written in the academic style of the early 20th century. Taylor's movements back and forth between the theory and real life examples prove that he was one of the better economists of his day. Taylor had humble beginnings (he was a shop laborer early in his career), and later he switched to consulting for various types of manufacturers. Peter F. Drucker and other scientific management gurus owe Taylor a debt of gratitude. How can a firm reach greater efficiencies? Taylor suggested that firms do it in ways that even today are resisted and misunderstood by management. Increase workers' pay. Give them mandatory breaks throughout the day. Timing rest breaks between heavy lifting optimizes productivity. Please don't ignore these examples in the information age - Taylor was ahead of his time and perhaps even ahead of ours. Today's intelligent manager can still discover many useful ideas in this book. It's not a terribly long work, and it's fun to read. This book is invaluable for firms and workers in any country, developed or undeveloped, and the firms that dare to utilize the ideas will be quite happy with the result: increased productivity, and therefore, increased profits.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Designed for school districts, educators, and students seeking to maximize performance on standardized tests, Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Principles of Scientific Management by F.W. Taylor was edited for students who are actively building their vocabularies in anticipation of taking PSAT¿, SAT¿, AP¿ (Advanced Placement¿), GRE¿, LSAT¿, GMAT¿ or similar examinations.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444432311
• ISBN 13: 9781444432312
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 76
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible