Management People

Fredrick Winslow Taylor

Proposed work “could be retooled like machines” which changed the way management decisions were made now based on precise procedures.

Henry Gantt

Developed the Gantt Chart, a bar graph that measures planned and completed work.

The Gilbreths

Pioneered time and motion studies to promote efficiency (specialization).

Henri Fayol

Created the 14 general principles of management (unity of command, division of work, unity of direction, scalar chain, planning, organizing, commanding, coordination, and controlling)

Charles Clinton Spaulding

Outlined eight fundamental necessities including authority and responsibility, division of labor, adequate manpower, and cooperation at work.