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QUESTION #1537
Question 1
Which management theory, associated with Frederick Winslow Taylor, emphasized scientific analysis of work tasks to maximize efficiency and is sometimes criticized for treating workers as machines?
Correct Answer Explanation
Scientific Management (Taylorism) focused on analyzing and optimizing work processes through time-and-motion studies to maximize efficiency. Stueart & Moran (2007) note its limited applicability to library settings due to its mechanistic view of workers, which ignores motivation and job satisfaction.
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