This collection focuses on Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915), the initiator of 'scientific management'. Taylor set out to transform what had previously been a crude art form into a firm body of knowledge. His work is synonymous with breaking down tasks into the smallest detail, diagnosing the abilities of workers, and then fitting the two together to achieve greater efficiency. His methods have been associated with both massive increases in productivity and an obsession with control.
Read more
This collection focuses on Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) the initiator of 'scientific management'. His methods have been associated with both massive increases in productivity and an obsession with control.
Read more
Volume I Part I: Taylor a Potted History Part II: Taylor's Influence Part III: Scientific Management and Management Volume II Part IV: Scientific Management and Industry
Part V: Scientific Management and Business Operations Volume III Part VI: Scientific Management and Education Part VII: Scientific Management and Government Part VIII: Scientific Management and the Military Part IX: Scientific Management and Society
Part X: Scientific Management and Workers Volume IV Part XI: Scientific Management in other Disciplines Part XII: Scientific Management Around the World
a) Scientific Management in Britain b) Scientific Management in Western Europe c) Scientific Management in Eastern Europe d) Scientific Management in Asia
Read more
Product details
ISBN
9780415248242
Published
2002-06-27
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight
3370 gr
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Kombinasjonsprodukt
Number of pages
1736