“When, however the elements of this [book] such as time study, functional formanaship etc, are used without being accompanied by the true philosophy of management, the results are in many cases disastrous. And, unfortunately, even [when those] who are throughly in sympathy ... undertake to change too rapidly ... they frequently meet with serious trouble, and sometimes with strikes, followed by failure.” — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share
“The search for better, for more competent men, from the presidents of our great companies down to our household servants, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply. What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some… — Frederick Winslow Taylor Copy Share
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
