In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
“When, however the elements of this [book] such as time study, functional formanaship etc, are used without being accompanied by the true philosophy of… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
“The search for better, for more competent men, from the presidents of our great companies down to our household servants, was never more vigorous… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter. — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
In the early stages of wealth, up to 10 years after individuals became very rich, they display a bit of reluctance to spend money.… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
“We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
The man who is ... physically able to handle pig-iron and is sufficiently ... stupid to choose this for his occupation is rarely able… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
(Walls) show that politicians have reached the end of their ideas about what to do about a difficult situation with a neighbor. ... They… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share Image