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How do Taylor and Scientific Management fit into the American business system of 100 years ago?

American business environment of 100 years ago represents a period of transition in the organization of production pushed by increased competition, new technology, and growing consciousness of the potential of the factory. This situation was the inspiration of many people to find ways to improve organization and management to improve productivity.

Those years were characterized by inefficient Rule of Thumb, the methods were handed down from man to man by word of mouth, or have, in most cases, been unconsciously learned through personal observation. There was no standardization of tasks. Foremen were in charge of the powerful function of hiring and firing, function susceptible to nepotism, favoritism, and arbitrary. Prevails the idea that "Captains of industry are born, not made", so that management training was not common. Underworking or working slowly deliberately existed because......

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