Consider a scenario in which a skilled furniture-maker has developed her craft and has a particular process for making chairs, sofas, and other furniture. She begins to work for a furniture manufacturing company that has researched and developed its own steps for producing furniture and prohibits their employees from using alternative steps. This change in production would be an example of Taylorism because:

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Taylorism is a management approach that seeks to improve efficiency by breaking down work into smaller, specialized tasks that are closely monitored and controlled by management. In this scenario, the furniture manufacturing company is implementing its own process that does not allow for the skilled worker to exercise autonomy or use her own approach. This is an example of how Taylorism erodes the autonomy of the worker from her employer.

Consider a Scenario in Which a Skilled Furniture-Maker Has Developed