Frederick Winslow Taylor

Motivation Theory

Essential Elements of Taylorism

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Study the work process to determine the most efficient production methods. Observe and time the best workers in these methods. Train the remaining workers to the same standard. Implement differential pay rates and close supervision to increase productivity.

Taylors theory

Motivation is an external factor achieved through money. Employees should be closely supervised and paid piece-rate. Time and motion studies determine efficient means of production and workers are trained and told how to operate.

Taylors theories were based on a simple interpretation of human behaviour, that people are motivated solely by money his term was rational man

Disadvantages of Taylorism
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where unpopular with shop-floor employees. Taylors approach raised efficiency and productivity. His ideas resulted in strikes and other forms of industrial action by dissatisfied workers.

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By: Stacey Dixon Nichole Grimley Brenda Mc Ardle