key term - Scientific management

Definition

Scientific management is a theory of management that analyzes and synthesizes workflows, aiming to improve economic efficiency, especially labor productivity. It involves systematic study of work methods and worker movements to increase efficiency.

Related terms

Time and motion studies: These are analyses of the time taken and motions used in work tasks to enhance productivity.

Efficiency:

The ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.

Frederick W. Taylor: He is known as the father of scientific management for his contributions to developing this management theory