18 Mart 2008 Salı

Frederick Winslow Taylor


(1856-1915), F. W. Taylor, an American mechanical engineer, had new ideas, theories and researches about industrial efficiency and scientific managment. He was a son of wealthy family, and he wanted to go to Harward University, but because his poor sight he could not go there. In 1874 he become apprentice patternmaker, afterwards he was able to become a mechanical engineer. In 1878 he become working at Midvale Steel Works and in 1894 he rose to be chief engineer there. Later, at Bethlehem Steel he continued his career.
Taylor believed that industrial management was lack of order and it could be regulated if there is the partnership between a trained and qualified management and a cooperative and innovative workforce. He also developed machines and processes that would help speed up work. Eventually, he had new era begun with his new theories like scientific management and division of labor, and he played an important role in creating and developing industrial engineering.

sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Winslow_Taylor#Life
http://sozluk.sourtimes.org/show.asp?t=frederick+winslow+taylor
http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9503065

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