The slide explains the theory proposed by F.W. Taylor. He introduced scientific methods of doing work to increase productivity. Thus he is known as 'Father of Scientific Management;. Thus, the theory 'Principles of Scientific Management'.

1. “In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first... The first object of any good system must be that of developing first class men.”

2. SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT:- “It is the art of knowing exactly what is to be done in the best and the cheapest way.”

3. OBJECTIVE To secure the maximum prosperity for the employer & employee. Maximum prosperity of employer include- Development of every branch of the business.

4. Contd… 3. Maximum prosperity of employee include- To develop each man to a state maximum efficiency.

5. FOUR PRINCIPLES:- Replacing the rule of thumb by Scientific methods. Selecting, training, teaching and develop the workman. Division of work and responsibility. Cooperation between Management and workers.

6. Explanation:- Bethlehem Steel company, in 1898. Had 5 blast furnace. Gang of 75 person were formed. Each man loaded in average of 12.5 tons per day.

7. Scientific study showed that a person can handle between 47-48 tons per day. (1st Principle) We observed a gang for 3-4 days. Selected the best four. Finally selected Schmidt , a Pennsylvania Dutchman.(2nd Principle).

8. Salary was increased from $1.15 per day to $1.85 per day. Schmidt had to load 47 tons per day and management would provide a man to instruct him in attaining this goal. (3rd Principle)

9. A man from management accompanied him. Instructed him, cooperated him, as well as took care of himand strength. (4th Principle).

11. Increment of more than 200%.

12. Schmidt got higher salary.

14. My work: Books Name: Principles of Scientific Management. Place: New York and London Published by:Harper & brothers. Year : 1911

15. Prepared by: D.J. Gurung MBA, North East Regional Institute of Science and Technology Arunachal Pradesh