- ISBN13: 9780486299884
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The basis of modern organization and decision theory, this influential essay has motivated administrators and students of managerial technique for more than 80 years. The author discusses eliminating inefficiency through a system based on principles applicable to individual and collective activities. A ground-breaking, and still-inspiring work.
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The Principles of Scientific Management
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#1 by Shamontiel L. Vaughn on January 29, 2010 - 4:02 am
I understand that some terms are well-known, but in 1998, to use the term “nigger in the woodpile” in quotes or not does not ride well with me. I have to read a handout from this book for a class. Had I bought the book, I would’ve returned it. But since I cannot return copies, I guess I’m stuck with it, but I will be complaining to my teacher about the use of this handout.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Ned Swing on January 29, 2010 - 5:40 am
Taylor was beloved by Bolsheviks and fascists and capitalists alike. Lenin saw him as his guiding light. Taylor’s comrade-in-arms Henry Ford was Hitler’s hero. And we can thank Mr Taylor the many dull, witless jobs we have today. Ah, there’s nothing like the taylorized workplace! Management, division and subdivision of labour, dumbing-down, rocketing stress…
I would like to give Mr Taylor, on the part of my workmates and me, the middle finger.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on January 29, 2010 - 8:35 am
After you’ve weeded the TQM books from your management shelves, get some real management advice from the man who invented the concept of added-value service. Some of his ideas wouldn’t stand the test of time, but the idea that you can add quality to a product is an essential truth.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Pirker Christian on January 29, 2010 - 10:32 am
You can hear much about “The Principles of Scientific Management” by Frederick Winslow Taylor. Now you can hold it in your hand and even read it. By reading it you can learn much about managment and/or a historical part of management.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by B. Hooven on January 29, 2010 - 11:40 am
I recall reading this in college as an assignment and had trouble putting the book down. While of course it needs to be read in context, there are still ideas he brings up that seem common sense but are lacking in today’s management practices. This is one of those books that made me stop and think about how his philosophies could improve the way I manage.
Rating: 5 / 5