Scientific Management Approach as a Heritage Beyond Taylor: An In-Depth Look

Abstract

The scientific management approach, developed by Frederic Winslow Taylor and his close associates utilizing a scientific perspective, has made significant contributions to organizations with the principles it has developed. When the literature is examined, it has been determined that most of the names that Taylor was inspired by, benefited from in various ways, or worked with have not been adequately addressed. Building upon this idea, this study aims to establish a conceptual framework based on the pioneering figures and significant works of the scientific management approach and aimed to contribute to the studies carried out on the subject.

Keywords

• Classical Theory
• Scientific Management
• Efficiency
• Productivity

Taylor’dan Ötesi Bir Miras Olarak Bilimsel Yönetim Yaklaşımı: Derinlemesine Bir Bakış

Abstract

Frederic Winslow Taylor ve yakın çevresi tarafından bilimsel bakış açısından faydalanarak geliştirilen bilimsel yönetim yaklaşımı, geliştirdiği ilkelerle örgütlere önemli katkılar sağlamıştır. Alanyazın incelendiğinde başta ulusal düzeyde olmak üzere uluslararası alanda Taylor’ın esinlendiği, kendilerinden çeşitli şekillerde fayda sağladığı ya da birlikte çalıştığı çoğu ismin yeteri kadar ele alınmadığı saptanmıştır. Çalışma, bahse konu fikirden hareketle bilimsel yönetim yaklaşımının öncü isimlerini ve önemli çalışmalarını esas alarak kavramsal bir çerçeve oluşturmuş ve konu hakkında yürütülen çalışmalara katkı sunmayı amaçlamıştır.

Keywords

• Klasik Kuram
• Bilimsel Yönetim
• Verimlilik
• Üretkenlik

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