Scientific Approach
G.D.R. Prasad
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
CONTENTS
Chapter
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Page
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1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Introductions Developer Important components Taylor’s practical use Importance to modern engineering industry.
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 3.0 THE DEVELOPER, FREDERICK WINSLOW TAYLOR 4.0 MAIN TENETS OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY. 4.1 Four main tenets.
5.0 HOW TAYLOR USE THESE PRINCIPALS PRACTICALLY 5.1 Taylors’ observations and proposals 5.2 His basic actions 6.0 MODERN ENGINEERING INDUSTRY AND CHALLENGES 6.1 Introduction to Engineering 6.2 Development of engineering industry 7.0 APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 7.1 Difficulties occurred in early 1900 7.2 Harrington Emerson and his approach 7.3 The result
G.D.R. Prasad
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
8.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION. 8.1 The impotency to modern engineering industry. 8.2 Practical issues 8.3 The success
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G.D.R. Prasad
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introductions
This article discusses the Application of the Scientific Management Theory to the Engineering Industry. First we have to the meaning of the term scientific management theory. Scientific management theory was introduced in early 1900s by Fredric Winslow Taylor. The main aim of the scientific management theory is to improve labor productivity and efficiency. Taylors approach scientifically to the case and all his attempts were based on science.
1.2 Developer
When discussing about scientific management theory we have to first know about the developer Fredric Winslow Taylor. Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency. He is regarded as the father of scientific management and was one of the first management consultants. And he is the author of the following books. • • • The
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
CONTENTS
Chapter
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Page
03 03 03 03 04 04 04 05 06 06 07 07 07 08 08 08 09 09 09 11
-1-
1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Introductions Developer Important components Taylor’s practical use Importance to modern engineering industry.
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 3.0 THE DEVELOPER, FREDERICK WINSLOW TAYLOR 4.0 MAIN TENETS OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY. 4.1 Four main tenets.
5.0 HOW TAYLOR USE THESE PRINCIPALS PRACTICALLY 5.1 Taylors’ observations and proposals 5.2 His basic actions 6.0 MODERN ENGINEERING INDUSTRY AND CHALLENGES 6.1 Introduction to Engineering 6.2 Development of engineering industry 7.0 APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY 7.1 Difficulties occurred in early 1900 7.2 Harrington Emerson and his approach 7.3 The result
G.D.R. Prasad
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
8.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION. 8.1 The impotency to modern engineering industry. 8.2 Practical issues 8.3 The success
11 11 12 12
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G.D.R. Prasad
2013026AD1
MA3001 Assignment 01
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introductions
This article discusses the Application of the Scientific Management Theory to the Engineering Industry. First we have to the meaning of the term scientific management theory. Scientific management theory was introduced in early 1900s by Fredric Winslow Taylor. The main aim of the scientific management theory is to improve labor productivity and efficiency. Taylors approach scientifically to the case and all his attempts were based on science.
1.2 Developer
When discussing about scientific management theory we have to first know about the developer Fredric Winslow Taylor. Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency. He is regarded as the father of scientific management and was one of the first management consultants. And he is the author of the following books. • • • The