Quote: the mechanism of scientific management is wrong if applied without the essence

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The same mechanism which will produce the finest results when made to serve the underlying principles of scientific management, will lead to failure and disaster if accompanied by the wrong spirit in those who are using it. Hundreds of people have already mistaken the mechanism of this system for its essence. ... [p. 130] Scientific management, in its essence, consists of a certain philosophy, which results ... [in] four great underlying principles of management. [footnote] First. The development of a true science. Second. The scientific selection of the workman. Third. His scientific education and development. Fourth. Intimate friendly cooperation between the management and the men.   Google-1   Google-2

Published before 1923

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Quote: the essence of scientific management is science, worker selection, education/development, and friendly cooperation

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