Definition: [ˈtəɪlərɪz(ə)m] is the method of organizing the working process, aimed at maximizing the labor productivity. The theory got its name thanks to creator Frederick Taylor. According to him, efficiency can be increased due to competent supervision. His principles state that it is necessary to hire the most suitable persons for work. Every laborer must receive the best training and master the ways of performing his duties. Control over the process needs to ensure that no one minute of working time will be wasted.
Taylorism in a Sentences:
- The goal of Taylorism was to raise the level of production in industrial plants, which are the foundation of the former economy.
- A lot of researchers openly criticize the main theses of Taylorism, calling it an improper method for the modern world.
Synonyms and related words: supervision theory, regulation concern, administration theory
