Taylor’s key philosophy centers on four unique principles of efficiency, rationality, productivity, and profit. Since organizational theories were still in the infancy stage, there was no particular guide of what worked or what did not. Through trial and error and scientific methods of testing, established and redefined methods of management and administration as well as productivity, he was able to conclude correct and least effective methods of administration. Taylor emphasized a formal structure of management where top-level administrators issued guidance down to lower levels that were carried out in the most practical way. He also claimed there was only one best way of completing any task. This thought is where the scientific method and testing proved
Taylor’s key philosophy centers on four unique principles of efficiency, rationality, productivity, and profit. Since organizational theories were still in the infancy stage, there was no particular guide of what worked or what did not. Through trial and error and scientific methods of testing, established and redefined methods of management and administration as well as productivity, he was able to conclude correct and least effective methods of administration. Taylor emphasized a formal structure of management where top-level administrators issued guidance down to lower levels that were carried out in the most practical way. He also claimed there was only one best way of completing any task. This thought is where the scientific method and testing proved