Which management theorist would most likely have said,"The greatest waste in the world comes from needless,ill-directed,and ineffective motions"?
A)Frederick Taylor
B)Frank Gilbreth
C)Henri Fayol
D)Chester Barnard

Question

Which management theorist would most likely have said,"The greatest waste in the world comes from needless,ill-directed,and ineffective motions"?
A)Frederick Taylor  
B)Frank Gilbreth  
C)Henri Fayol  
D)Chester Barnard

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Frank Gilbreth is known for his work in motion study and is most associated with the quote about waste coming from needless, ill-directed, and ineffective motions. He, along with his wife Lillian Gilbreth, focused on efficiency and improving worker productivity through the analysis of work motions.

Which Management Theorist Would Most Likely Have Said,"The Greatest Waste