2-7 Problems of Scientific Management o Managers often implemented only the increased output side of Taylor's plan. They did not allow workers to share in increased output Specialized jobs became very boring, dull Workers ended up distrusting Scientific Management wOrkers could purposely“ under- perform” o Management responded with increased use of machines " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 20002-7 Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 Problems of Scientific Management ⚫Managers often implemented only the increased output side of Taylor’s plan. ◼ They did not allow workers to share in increased output. ◼ Specialized jobs became very boring, dull. ◼ Workers ended up distrusting Scientific Management. ⚫Workers could purposely “under-perform” ⚫Management responded with increased use of machines