The Psychology of Management - The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by L. M. Gilbreth
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relation of these two fields of inquiries and can ultimately
enroll its readers as investigators in a resultant great field of inquiry, it will have accomplished its aim. DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT.--To discuss this subject more in detail-- First: What is "Management"? "Management," as defined by the Century Dictionary, is "the art of managing by direction or regulation." Successful management of the old type was an art based on no measurement. Scientific Management is an art based upon a science,--upon laws deducted from measurement. Management continues to be what it has always been,--the _art_ of directing activity. CHANGE IN THE ACCEPTED MEANING.--"Management," until recent years, and the emphasis placed on Scientific Management was undoubtedly associated, in the average mind, with the _managing_ part of the organization only, neglecting that vital part--the best interests of the managed, almost entirely. Since we have come to realize that management signifies the relationship between the managing and the managed in doing work, a new realization of its importance has come about.[6] INADEQUACY OF THE TERMS USED.--It is unfortunate that the English language is so poor in synonyms in this field that the same word must have two such different and conflicting meanings, for, though the new definition of management be accepted, the "Fringe" of |
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