nineteenth century. However, he did not mention Frederick Taylor in his book, likely
because his orientation was not specifically to organizations. Taylor provided a
philosophical approach that was consistent with the business owners’ social Darwinian
proclivities, the aura of science, a method for making changes, and examples of proven[2]
results. Frederick W. Taylor became emblematic of modern management. The analysis
of this article climaxes in Taylor, his scientific management, and the primary edifice of
modern management that is still operative today.