What did Taylor's techniques lead to in engineering?
Decline in innovation
Creation of industrial engineering
Focus on electrical engineering
Stagnation in development
Answer
Taylor's techniques, known as scientific management, revolutionized engineering by establishing industrial engineering as a distinct discipline. This approach focused on optimizing work processes through time and motion studies, standardization, and the division of labor. It led to significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction in various industries, transforming the way engineering projects were planned and executed.
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