Henry Ford and Scientific Management: The Transformation of Labor in the Early 20th Century
Industrial Revolution 1850-1900
• The early drive for efficiency and profit• The barrier of premodern work culture
Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915)
• Scientific management• “time and motion” studies
Henry Ford (1863-1947)
The Assembly Line
• “bringing work to the workers”• Model T production: 12 hours 90 minutes
Broad Issues Suggested by Shift Toward Scientific Management
• Quality of work experience?• The meaning of work?• The reward for work?
