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4 Business Ideas That Changed the World: Scientific Management

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The Human Cost of Efficiency: A Debate on Taylorism and Democracy

This chapter explores the congressional investigation into Taylorism, emphasizing its impact on workers and democratic values. It raises critical concerns about the dehumanization of labor and the philosophical debate over mechanization versus human capacity.

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