What is the role of scientific management in the modern era?
Scientific management involves specific method of determination of facts through observation. The concept of scientific management was introduced by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the USA in the beginning of 20th century. It was further carried on by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, Henry Gantt, etc. It was concerned essentially with improving the operational efficiency at the shop floor level.
“Scientific Management is concerned with knowing exactly what you want men to do and then see in that they do it best and cheapest way”.
Scientific management was introduced by F.W Taylor who is known as the Father of Scientific Management. He adopted scientific methods to increase the productivity and greater efficiency in production.
The Features of Scientific Management are:-
- Separation of planning and working
- Functional foremanship
- Job analyzers
- Time study or Work measurement
- Method study
- Motion study
Role of scientific management in the modern era
- Paved way for progress in productivity
- Employee-Employer relationship to be harmonious Training & Development is the necessity of the hour
- Elimination of wastes through quality management is a control measure
- Optimal utilization of resources made possible
