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The idea of Scientific Management was developed at the Hawthorne works in the 1920s.
Scientific Management
A management theory that analyzes and synthesizes workflows, aiming to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity.
Hawthorne Works
A factory complex where a series of studies were conducted, highlighting the impact of work conditions on employee productivity, famously known as the Hawthorne effect.
- Understand the principles and development of Scientific Management and its origins.
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Shaily NandyalaJul 16, 2024
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False
Explanation :
The idea of Scientific Management was developed by Frederick W. Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not at the Hawthorne Works. The Hawthorne Works is associated with the Hawthorne Studies, which focused on the impact of work conditions on employee productivity and morale.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and development of Scientific Management and its origins.
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