As work and workers became increasingly centralized during the late 19th Century, being located in factories, (Braverman 1974, Green et a1 1993, Howard 1985), control became of vital importance for the owners of the means of production, in order to facilitate ease of management
and the maximization of profits. This control appeared in many forms. The capitalist felt that
it was necessary to regulate all aspects of the work environment. In doing so, two goals were
accomplished. In the first place, strict regulation of the worker and the work environment would create a more efficient factory and, thus, ensure the most effective use of all resources and therefore maximize productivity and surplus. (The concept of workers and workers’ bodies as resources to be
As work and workers became increasingly centralized during the late 19th Century, being located in factories, (Braverman 1974, Green et a1 1993, Howard 1985), control became of vital importance for the owners of the means of production, in order to facilitate ease of management
and the maximization of profits. This control appeared in many forms. The capitalist felt that
it was necessary to regulate all aspects of the work environment. In doing so, two goals were
accomplished. In the first place, strict regulation of the worker and the work environment would create a more efficient factory and, thus, ensure the most effective use of all resources and therefore maximize productivity and surplus. (The concept of workers and workers’ bodies as resources to be
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