Scientific Management and Labor (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the debate between scientific management and labor through the lens of an in‑depth, methodical study. This nonfiction work presents the aims, methods, and findings of a major investigation into how efficiency systems affect workers, managers, and society. It highlights both potential benefits and the real-world challenges of applying scientific management in practice.

Driven by hearings and extensive shop visits, the book lays out the competing claims of management experts and organized labor. It examines how time study, task setting, training, and pace relate to worker welfare and industrial democracy. The material is presented in a balanced, documentary style, with conclusions drawn from comprehensive evidence rather than rhetoric.

• Clear explanation of the investigation’s purpose, scope, and key questions


• Analysis of how scientific management appears in theory and in actual shops


• Critical examination of labor claims, trade union objections, and practical implications


• Appendices and a structured questionnaire illustrating the data‑gathering process

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, evidence‑based view of early 20th‑century industrial reform and its impact on workers and management alike.

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