Taylor (Scientific Management)
Frederick Taylor's theory that worker productivity can be maximised by scientifically analysing tasks, selecting the bes...
Formula
Output per worker = Total output ÷ Number of workers
Real World
Henry Ford applied Taylorist principles to the Model T assembly line in 1913, breaking production into repetitive single tasks and paying workers higher piece-related wages, cutting build time from 12 hours to 93 minutes.
Exam Focus
Contrast Taylor with Mayo or Maslow to show critical thinking; exam questions often ask you to 'assess' rather than just describe.
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