henry ford and scientific management: the transformation of labor in the early 20 th century
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Henry Ford and Scientific Management: The Transformation of Labor in the Early 20th
Century
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Industrial Revolution 1850-1900
• The early drive for efficiency and profit• The barrier of premodern work culture
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Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915)
• Scientific management• “time and motion” studies
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Henry Ford (1863-1947)
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The Assembly Line
• “bringing work to the workers”• Model T production: 12 hours 90 minutes
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Broad Issues Suggested by Shift Toward Scientific Management
• Quality of work experience?• The meaning of work?• The reward for work?