The Principles Of Scientific Management

""The Principles of Scientific Management"" is a classic management book written by Frederick Winslow Taylor, an American mechanical engineer and management consultant. The book, first published in 1911, is considered a seminal work in the field of management and is still widely read and studied today.The book is divided into four parts, with each part covering different aspects of scientific management. In the first part, Taylor introduces the concept of scientific management and explains how it differs from traditional management practices. He argues that scientific management is a systematic approach to managing work processes that involves breaking down tasks into their component parts and then optimizing each part to increase efficiency and productivity.In the second part of the book, Taylor describes the four principles of scientific management: developing a science for each element of work, selecting and training workers based on their abilities, providing detailed instructions and supervision, and dividing work and responsibility between management and workers.The third part of the book focuses on the application of scientific management in different industries, including manufacturing, construction, and management of government agencies. Taylor provides numerous examples of how scientific management has been successfully implemented in these industries and the benefits that have been achieved.In the final part of the book, Taylor addresses some of the criticisms of scientific management and provides a response to each one. He also discusses the future of scientific management and how it can continue to evolve and improve.Overall, ""The Principles of Scientific Management"" is a comprehensive and influential book that has had a significant impact on the field of management. It provides a framework for optimizing work processes and improving productivity that is still relevant today.First. The fallacy, which has from time immemorial been almost universal among workmen, that a material increase in the output of each man or each machine in the trade would result in the end in throwing a large number of men out of work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.