Neo-Taylorism at Work

• Sociology
• Higher Education (degree)

Neo-Taylorism at Work

The evolution from Fordism to Post-Fordism

Mass production and standardized goods; Rise of flexible innovations in manual and professional work.

What do you already know about Neo-Taylorism and its impact on modern work practices?

Application and Revision of Scientific Management Principles

Integration of scientific management into post-Fordist work practices; Neo-Taylorism and its impact on modern work environments.

Significance of Worker Selection and Discipline

Normative control and performance-based evaluations; Project-based teams and flattened hierarchies.

Influence of Taylorism on Japanese Management Practices

Adaptation of Taylorist principles into modern, flexible work practices; Enduring influence of Taylorism on productivity and control.

Strategies for Selecting and Retaining 'the Right People'

Job insecurity and reliance on temporary outsourcing; Cultural expectations for the 'right' type of employee.

What are the strategies for selecting and retaining 'the right people' in the modern work environment?

1. Cultural expectations for the 'right' type of employee
2. Adaptation of Taylorist principles into modern, flexible work practices
3. Enduring influence of Taylorism on productivity and control
4. Job insecurity and reliance on temporary outsourcing

Definition List

Fordism, Post-Fordism, Scientific Management, Neo-Taylorism, Normative Control, Project-based Teams

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