Scientific Management Fredrick Winslow Taylor >The“father'”of scientific management >Published Principles of Scientific Management (1911) The theory of scientific management -Using scientific methods to define the "one best way"for a job to be done: Putting the right person on the job with the correct tools and equipment. Having a standardized method of doing the job. Providing an economic incentive to the worker. 2007 Prentice Hall,Inc.All rights reserved. 2-9Scientific Management • Fredrick Winslow Taylor ¾The “father” of scientific management ¾Published Principles of Scientific Management (1911) ™ The theory of scientific management – Using scientific methods to define the “one best way” for a job to be done: • Putting the right person on the job with the correct tools and equipment and equipment. • Having a standardized method of doing the job. • Providing an economic incentive to the worker Providing Providing an economic economic incentive incentive to the worker. © 2007 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. 2–9