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The Approach
His Theory
His Goal
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What Classical Approach did we study?
The Scientific Approach
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Who made this theory?
Frederick W. Taylor
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What was Taylor's goal?
To improve the productivity of people at work
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What is scientific management?
Scientific management emphasizes selection and training of workers and supervisory support with improving efficiency.
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When were Taylor's studies developed?
Beginning of the 20th century
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What concept did he use to analyze the motions?
"Time study"
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What assumptions do all 3 classical approaches share?
People at work act in a rationale manner that is primarily driven by economic concerns.
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In what year did Taylor publish "The Principles of Scientific Management?"
1911
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What is "time & motion study?"
Analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort.
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What does our study management begin with?
The classical approaches
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What did Taylor notice about the workers?
-did their jobs their "own way" -no clear and uniform specifications -performing below their true capacity -losing efficiency
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What did Taylor want to develop through this?
The most efficient ways to perform the job
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What are we searching for through all these approaches?
Efficiency in the workplace
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What was Taylor's statement?
The principle object of management should be to secure maximum prosperity for the employer, coupled with the maximum prosperity for the employee.
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How did Taylor believe this problem could be solved?
Training for the worker and support from the supervisor