Scientific Management Is Outdated and Detrimental

Title: Scientific Management Is Outdated and Detrimental
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Scientific Management Is Outdated and Detrimental
Introduction: Scientific management theories, deriving from the early 20th century, have been commonly applied and influential in decades of managerial practices. The kernel of scientific management consists of "Time studies functional, specialized supervisions, standardization of work methods, separate planning function, the use of slide-rules and similar time-saving device and task allocation and large bonus for successful performance". (Singer Edwin James, 1970) It is just the outcome of specific industrial period and specific industrial categories. To some …showed first 75 words of 2331 total…
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