Taylorism

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[ tey-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the application of scientific methods to the problem of obtaining maximum efficiency in industrial work or the like.

Origin of Taylorism

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1925–30; after Frederick W. Taylor; see -ism

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Taylorism2
[ tey-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun
  1. a modified form of Calvinism that maintains that every person has a free will, and that makes a distinction between depravity, as the tendency to commit sins, and sin, as a voluntary choice of evil actions.

Origin of Taylorism

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After Nathaniel William Taylor (1786–1858), U.S. theologian; see -ism
  • Also called New Haven theology.

Other words from Taylorism

  • Tay·lor·ite [tey-luh-rahyt], /ˈteɪ ləˌraɪt/, noun

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