The Science of Management

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Published in 1914, The Science of Management is an influential early work in the field of organizational studies. Drawing on the ideas of Frederic Winslow Taylor and others, author Frederic Augustus Parkhurst outlines a set of principles and techniques for improving efficiency and productivity in industrial settings. With a focus on standardization, specialization, and measurement, this book offers a key insight into the emergence of modern management theory and practice.