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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business Review

Traditional mass manufacturing is based on principles of “Scientific Management” that date back to the 19th century. While the production system requires more worker skill and effort, employers have incentives to retain these valuable workers through improved working conditions.

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HBR Lives Where Taylorism Died

Harvard Business Review

Back in 1908, the Army learned of a clever engineer — Frederick Taylor , subsequently dubbed "the father of scientific management" — and his success in making steel manufacturing more productive in Pennsylvania. But it marked a decisive shift in the public perception of Taylor's system. How Ethical Are You?