Primer Of Scientific Management (1912)

By Frank Bunker Gilbreth

Book Overview

Primer of Scientific Management, written by Frank Bunker Gilbreth in 1912, is a seminal work in the field of industrial engineering and management. The book outlines the principles and techniques of scientific management, which were developed by Gilbreth and his wife Lillian Moller Gilbreth.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of scientific management, including its history, principles, and benefits. Gilbreth argues that scientific management is a way to increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace by applying scientific principles to the management of workers and processes.The second part of the book provides practical advice for implementing scientific management in the workplace. This includes topics such as time and motion studies, standardization of work processes, and the use of incentives to motivate workers.Throughout the book, Gilbreth emphasizes the importance of collaboration between management and workers, arguing that scientific management is not about controlling workers but rather about improving processes to benefit both workers and the organization as a whole.Overall, Primer of Scientific Management is a foundational work in the field of management and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of management 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120681790
• ISBN13: 9781120681799
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"