Taylorism
noun
Tay·lor·ism
ˈtā-lər-ˌi-zəm 
: a factory management system developed in the late 19th century to increase efficiency by evaluating every step in a manufacturing process and breaking down production into specialized repetitive tasks
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“Taylorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taylorism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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