Taylorism

noun

Tay·lor·ism ˈtā-lər-ˌi-zəm

: a factory management system developed in the late 19th century to increase efficiency by evaluating every step in a manufacturing process and breaking down production into specialized repetitive tasks

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Recent Examples on the Web The principles of Taylorism changed business and management forever. —

Jim Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2023

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