Industrial freedom in the Progressive era meant in practice

A) a decline in union activism.
B) a loss of personal autonomy for skilled workers working under scientific management.
C) a push by corporations for greater worker input in locating factories and distributing profits.
D) access to health insurance and retirement benefits.
E) legal protections against groundless dismissals and workplace harassment.

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Danish Nazir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Industrial freedom in the Progressive era, particularly with the implementation of scientific management (also known as Taylorism), often led to a reduction in the autonomy of skilled workers. This management approach sought to increase efficiency through the standardization of work processes, which frequently resulted in workers having less control over their work methods and pace.

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