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Scientific management is an approach within classical management theory that emphasizes the scientific study of work methods in order to improve workers efficiency.

There are four principles of scientific management by Federick Winslow Taylor.
1. Scientifically study each part of a task and develop the best method for performing the task.
2. Carefully select workers and train them to perform the task by using the scientifically developed method.
3. Cooperate fully with workers to ensure that they use the proper method.
4. Divide the work and responsibility so that management is responsible for planning work methods using scientific principles and workers are responsible for executing the work accordingly.

In the early 20 century, Federick Taylor observed a problem, which is soldiering by workers. Soldiering is deliberately working at a less than full capacity. This is due to the fear that increasing productivity will cause them or the other workers to lose their......

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