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== What is Scientific Management Theory? ==
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'''Scientific management theory''', also known as Taylorism, is a management approach that was developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is based on the idea that there is a "one best way" to perform a task, and that this "one best way" can be determined through scientific study and analysis.
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According to scientific management theory, the most efficient way to perform a task is to break it down into its individual components, analyze each component to determine the most efficient way to perform it, and then train workers to perform their tasks using the most efficient method. This approach is based on the premise that increasing efficiency will lead to increased productivity and profits.
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Scientific management theory has had a significant influence on the development of modern management practices, and its ideas have been applied in a variety of settings, including manufacturing, service industries, and healthcare. However, it has also been criticized for its emphasis on standardization and its failure to take into account the complexity of human behavior and the social aspects of work.
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==See Also==
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*[[Management]]
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 8 January 2023

What is Scientific Management Theory?

Scientific management theory, also known as Taylorism, is a management approach that was developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is based on the idea that there is a "one best way" to perform a task, and that this "one best way" can be determined through scientific study and analysis.

According to scientific management theory, the most efficient way to perform a task is to break it down into its individual components, analyze each component to determine the most efficient way to perform it, and then train workers to perform their tasks using the most efficient method. This approach is based on the premise that increasing efficiency will lead to increased productivity and profits.

Scientific management theory has had a significant influence on the development of modern management practices, and its ideas have been applied in a variety of settings, including manufacturing, service industries, and healthcare. However, it has also been criticized for its emphasis on standardization and its failure to take into account the complexity of human behavior and the social aspects of work.


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