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4 Business Ideas That Changed the World: Scientific Management

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The Transformation of Labor in the Industrial Era

This chapter examines the shift from traditional labor relationships to wage systems in the context of late 19th-century industries, particularly steel. It highlights the evolution of management practices and productivity, culminating in the impactful contributions of Frederick Winslow Taylor during the Industrial Revolution.

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