Time and motion studies that resulted in drastic reduction in the time patients spent on the operating table were pioneered by _____.
A) Edward Deming
B) Henry Gantt
C) Max Weber
D) Mary Parker Follett
E) Frank Gilbreth

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Frank Gilbreth, along with his wife Lillian Gilbreth, were pioneers in the field of time and motion studies. They applied their expertise in engineering to various fields, including healthcare, and were able to make substantial improvements in efficiency, including reducing the time patients spent on the operating table.

Time and Motion Studies That Resulted in Drastic Reduction in the Time