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Purpose – The aim of the paper is to evidence the development of scientific management through the lens of postmodernism. Design/methodology/approach – The four principles of scientific management are deconstructed through a postmodern lens. Current management practices are analyzed for indicators of development in scientific management. Findings – The principles of scientific management are found within current management examples; measurement of knowledge production; empowerment; total quality management; teamwork. Scientific management, when deconstructed through the lens of postmodernism, is discovered to have developed over time. Research limitations/implications – The limitation to this study is a precise definition for postmodernism and postmodern management against which to “prove” any findings. The implication is to extend research on the development of scientific management in postmodern management. Practical implications – A practical implication for management practitioners is to apply a tenet of postmodernism to management i.e. there are a myriad of managerial approaches that work. Originality/value – The paper's contribution is that the principles of scientific management originated in modern times and are developed in postmodern management.
Journal of Management History – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 21, 2013
Keywords: Modern; Postmodern; Taylorism; Scientific management; Total quality management; Empowerment; Modern history; Management history
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