Was Taylor's system dehumanizing?
Some have claimed my system is dehumanizing, but that was never my intention. My aim was to liberate the worker from the drudgery of inefficient practices and provide them with clear, achievable standards. By removing ambiguity and allowing them to focus on a single, perfected task, they could achieve higher earnings through increased output. The science of the job, not the individual's arbitrary method, was paramount for collective benefit.
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