"This book is not merely the precursor of modern organization and decision theory, it is in many respects its origin. . . . A seminal work: an often misinterpreted work: and an indipensable source of administrative theory." βArch T. Dodson, Cornell University This brief essay by the founder of scien
The Principles of Scientific Management
β Scribed by Frederick Winslow Taylor
- Publisher
- 1st World Library
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 118
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Today, the science of management is big business, with leading gurus and consultants raking in billions of dollars each year. It's hard to believe that little more than a century ago, the concept of management as a separate discipline didn't even exist. Mechanical engineer Frederick Winslow Taylor almost single-handedly pioneered the field with the publication of this classic text. Managers or those in technical or industrial fields will find this to be fascinating reading.
β¦ Table of Contents
Title
Contents
Introduction
Chapter I - Fundamentals of Scientific Management
Chapter II - The Principles of Scientific Management
Endnotes
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