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Taylor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Taylorism, also known as Scientific Management, is a theory of management that analyzes and synthesizes workflows, aiming to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity. It advocates for the scientific study of tasks and the workers best suited to them to optimize work processes.

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