Penseurs du Management

What is the classical school of organizations as defined by F.W. Taylor?

• An approach based on scientific methods

• An approach based on personal relationships

• An approach based on economic calculations

• An approach based on strict task division

What was the situation in American factories in the mid-nineteenth century?

• Managers focused on production

• Foremen organized the work

• Workers had autonomy over their tasks

• Workers were paid by the piece

What did Frederick Winslow Taylor do to address the issues in factories?

What was the reaction of the workers when a foreman stopped to look at the fire?

• They were indifferent

• They protested to the director

• They supported the foreman

• They increased their efforts

What was the main concern of the workers according to Taylor's observations?

• Economic gains

• Interpersonal relationships

• Job security

• Work-life balance

What did Taylor notice about the productivity of his colleagues?

What did Frederick do after his day at the factory?

What were some of the first innovations Frederick introduced?

What method did Taylor develop to improve productivity?

What is the essence of the scientific management system?