First Known Use: 1928
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Taylorism
noun Tay·lor·ism \ˈtā-lər-ˌi-zəm\
Definition of TAYLORISM
: a factory management system developed in the late 19th century to increase efficiency by evaluating every step in a manufacturing process and breaking down production into specialized repetitive tasks
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Origin of TAYLORISM
Frederick W. Taylor †1915 American engineer
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