PAD-3003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Bloomberg L.P., National Partnership For Reinventing Government, Michael Bloomberg
24 Mar 2017
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4 principles of scienti c management: adoption of laws and formulas to determine the most e cient ways of completing tasks. To motivate workers and maximize output = adherence to stringent working procedures and tied employee production levels to earnings: he paid workers on a piece-rate basis: studying the capabilities of workers. Identify the inherent strengths and limitations of each worker and o er special training to maximize his or her capabilities. Specialization is paramount = increases the dexterity of workers: fusing together of work procedures and specialized training, equal division of labor and responsibility between management and workers. Management can better supervise its workers, thereby ensuring adherence to standard procedures. Promotes cooperation and interdependence = reduces the likelihood of serious disputes. Productivity and e ciency are the primary ends of scienti c management. Frank and lillian gilbreth: stewards of scienti c management. Operated their own management consulting rm, gilbreth, inc. (1910-1924)
