scientific management

Scientific management, also known as Taylorism, is a system of industrial management developed by Frederick W. Taylor. It focuses on improving economic efficiency and labor productivity. The core idea is to determine the "best way" for a worker to perform a job by breaking down tasks into individual motions, analyzing them, and eliminating unnecessary movements. This often involves timing workers with a stopwatch and establishing standardized routines.

Taylor believed that by providing proper tools, training, and incentives, workers could become significantly more productive. This approach greatly influenced the development of industrial engineering and production management, and was a key factor in the rise of mass production techniques. However, it has also been criticized for potentially ignoring human motivations and leading to worker dissatisfaction.1234