Scientific Management

Scientific Management: A History And Criticism is a book written by Horace Bookwalter Drury and first published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific management movement, which was a popular approach to management in the early 20th century. The author discusses the history of scientific management, its principles and practices, and the impact it had on the industrial world. Drury also provides a critical analysis of scientific management, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, and offering suggestions for improvement. He argues that while scientific management has contributed to the efficiency and productivity of industrial organizations, it has also led to the dehumanization of workers and the neglect of their welfare. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of scientific management. These include the history of management, the principles of scientific management, the role of the worker, the role of the manager, and the impact of scientific management on society. Overall, Scientific Management: A History And Criticism is a seminal work on the topic of scientific management and its impact on the industrial world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of management and the evolution of organizational theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.