Optimizing Efficiency: The Gilbreths' Legacy

This chapter delves into the innovative efficiency concepts introduced by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, including their creation of 'therbligs' to enhance task performance. It contrasts their methods with those of Frederick Taylor, exploring the complexities of scientific management and its implications for workers' welfare. The narrative further highlights the Gilbreths' significant contributions to domestic efficiency, particularly through the kitchen work triangle, while addressing broader societal concerns and gender dynamics in management practices.