scientific management

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Scientific Management- Also called Taylorism, is a theory of

management that analyzes and symphathesizes workflows.

- Seeks to improve an organization’s efficiency by systematically improving the efficiency of task completion.

Frederic Winslow Taylor(1856-1915)

- Father of Scientific Management- Time Study- Standard Times

Time Study- Time study is a direct and continuous observation of a task, using a timekeeping device to record the time taken to accomplish a task

Standard Times- is the amount of time that should be

allowed for an average worker to process one work unit using the standard method and working at a normal pace.

Four Principles of Scientific Management

1. The development of a true science.

2. The scientific selection of the workman.

3. The scientific education and development of the workman.

4. Intimate and friendly cooperation between the management and the men.

Frank Bunker Gilbreth Sr.

(1868–1924)

Lillian Moller Gilbreth

(1878–1972)

Frank Bunker Gilbreth Sr. & Lillian Moller Gilbreth

- Motion Study- Time and Motion Study- Therbligs

Motion Study- Studying the motions required to

complete a task, devised a way to break the task down into component motion, and found the most efficient and effective manner to do the work.

Time and Motion Study- Is a business efficiency technique

combining: Time Study (Taylor) Motion Study (Gilbreth)

Therbligs- It is a reversal of the name Gilbreth,

with 'th' transposed.- Therbligs are 17 kinds of elemental

motions used in the study of motion economy in the workplace.

Lillian Moller Gilbreth- First Lady of Management- Synthesis of psychology and scientific

management.- Fatigue study

Psychology in Scientific Management- Helps improve the functionality and

efficiency of work and the reduction of fatigues of the workers giving much better result in the working environment.

Fatigue Study- A study how to eliminate fatigues in

the working environment.- The forerunner of Ergonomics or the

study of people's efficiency in their working environment.