
4 Business Ideas That Changed the World: Scientific Management
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The Enduring Legacy of Scientific Management
This chapter examines the global impact of Taylor's scientific management principles, particularly their adaptation in countries like Japan and European nations. It discusses the transition from traditional manufacturing to service sectors and highlights the ongoing relevance of these management practices in modern workplaces while addressing underlying societal biases. Furthermore, the chapter critiques the dehumanizing aspects of scientific management and its implications for worker inequality in the age of automation.
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