Is Taylorism an outmoded form of technical control?

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03/18/2009

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Table of Contents Is Taylorism an outmoded form of technical control? Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Why Taylorism had such a large influence on job design
  3. The fact that Taylor sought to influence cultural aspects
  4. Industries which could never embrace scientific management
  5. Conclusion
  6. Bibliography

Abstract

This discussion will attempt to address whether or not taylorism can be considered an outmoded form of technical control. I will give a brief introduction to taylorism, its objectives and methods, together with examples of it in action both today and historically. Having then presented the arguments for and against, I shall conclude by discussing the implications of taylorism with regard scientific management today.

Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) came from a well-to-do Philadelphia family and was a foreman in a Pittsburgh steel mill. He pioneered a means of detailing a division of labour through use of time-and-motion studies[1] and a wage system based on performance.

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