According to Taylor, the principles of Efficiency are:
(1) Science, not rule of thumb.
(2) Harmony, not discord.
(3) Cooperation, not competition.
(4) Maximum output, not restricted output.
(5) The development of each man to his greatest efficiency and prosperity. (Herbert N. Casson)

According to Taylor, the principles of Efficiency are: (1) Science, not rule of thumb. (2) Harmony, not discord. (3) Cooperation, not competition. (4) Maximum output, not restricted output. (5) The development of each man to his greatest efficiency and prosperity.

Herbert N. Casson

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