Taylorism

¹

[ tey-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun

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

Taylorism

²

[ 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.

Other Words From

• Tay·lor·ite [tey, -l, uh, -rahyt], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taylorism¹

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

Origin of Taylorism²

After Nathaniel William Taylor (1786–1858), U.S. theologian; -ism

Example Sentences

They have branded Taylorism and Cassism as unworthy of support.

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