Taylorism: Work Faster!

This work by Frederick Winslow Taylor focuses on the scientific approaches to metal-cutting, emphasizing efficiency and optimization. It is part of Taylor's broader contributions to scientific management and industrial engineering. The book was presented as an address at the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York in December 1906 and includes detailed studies on improving metal-cutting speeds and processes.

This semi-autobiographical novel by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey captures the daily lives and childhood adventures of the Gilbreth family. The story, set in the early 20th century, revolves around Frank Bunker Gilbreth, an efficiency expert, and his wife Lillian Moller Gilbreth, an industrial organizational psychologist, as they raise their twelve children in Montclair, New Jersey. The book combines humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt family dynamics, showcasing the family's unique methods for improving efficiency in everyday life and their deep family bonds. It also touches on the poignant reality of Frank's eventual death and its impact on the family[1][4][5].

Published in 1911, 'The Principles of Scientific Management' by Frederick Winslow Taylor is a highly influential study that laid out his views on scientific management. Taylor argued that by applying scientific principles and research methods, industrial enterprises could achieve maximum prosperity for both employers and employees. He proposed four key principles: developing a science for each element of work, scientifically selecting and training workers, ensuring cooperation between management and workers, and dividing work and responsibility between management and workers. The book includes case studies, such as the famous example of moving pig iron at the Bethlehem Steel Company, to support his theories. Taylor's approach, known as 'Taylorism,' has had a lasting impact on management science and industrial engineering[2][4][5].