Taylor’s work is more compelling than the other scholars’ thoughts on organizational management. His scientific theory focused on how to increase productivity in a firm and minimize on wastage of resources. All managers were required to base their decisions on the scientific study; this would enable them to divide work narrowly to the workers, train them on the appropriate ways to offer incentives according to performance, with the hardworking staff getting higher rewards.
People get motivated to work when they expect an award at the end of the working session. Some workers perform below their capability if the salary is constant, so applying Taylor’s theory can encourage such workers to improve in their performance. Other ways of motivating workers include vocational training, favorable working conditions and availing chances for advancement. According to Taylor, only economic rewards can end soldering (Tompkins, 2005, p.74). This means that workers would be paid higher wages than others would if they complete their tasks in the allotted time.
In a hospital, a manager can ensure increased productivity by eliminating paper work since it leads to waste of time and resources; many patients are attended to within a short period if their details are recorded by use of machines. Delegating duties to all staff members according to the area of specialization also warrants increased output.
Functional foremanship prevents important elements of management from falling between the cracks (Tompkins, 2005, p.76). A manager can control the hospital’s activities by assigning managerial duties to some trusted workers. They will help point out areas that need attention and encourage performance by other workers. Operations can be planned, and decisions made by the manager who then makes sure they are implemented.
Scientific management theory directs how activities should be performed effectively within an organization, for increased productivity and satisfaction of workers. If all firms adopt this method, they will achieve the set goals within the given time.
References
Tompkins, J. R. (2005). Organization theory and public management. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
