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Erika Baumgardner
on Oct 31, 2024Verified
Labour standards were pioneered by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and
A) Frederick Taylor.
B) Eli Whitney.
C) Henry Ford.
D) Alan Smith.
E) GE.
Lillian Gilbreth
An American psychologist and engineer known as the "mother of modern management," instrumental in developing industrial management techniques and the study of ergonomics.
Frederick Taylor
Known as the father of scientific management, he proposed that work processes could be optimized by breaking them down into smaller tasks and using scientific methods to determine the most efficient ways of performing them.
Labour Standards
Norms and criteria set to ensure fair working conditions, including wages, hours, and safety.
- Acquire knowledge on the principles and applications of labor standards for establishing production expectations and improving efficiency.
- Determine methods for establishing and implementing labor standards to maximize the efficiency of an organization.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the principles and applications of labor standards for establishing production expectations and improving efficiency.
- Determine methods for establishing and implementing labor standards to maximize the efficiency of an organization.