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F. W. Taylor and the legacies of systemization.
- Source :
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Information, Communication & Society . Feb2006, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p109-120. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- F. W. Taylor (1856–1915) is a seminal figure in the history of industrial society and a key reference point for the study of technology, work and the organization of production. This paper locates Taylor's work in the broad historical development of formal systems and ‘rational’ management. The paper notes the historical continuities that link the ‘technologies of control’ which emerged in US industry during Taylor's lifetime and those which appear in contemporary work organizations. This is counterpoised with recent comment on the information technology and the ‘end’ of Taylorist work practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1369118X
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Information, Communication & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19778226
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13691180500520017