The Psychology of Management

The Psychology of Management. The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste. Lillian Moller Gilbreth. Definition of Psychology of Management. - The Psychology of Management, as here used, means, - the effect of the mind that is directing work upon that work which is directed, and the effect of this undirected and directed work upon the mind of the worker. Importance of the Subject. - Before defining the terms that will be used more in detail, and outlining the method of treatment to be followed, it is well to consider the importance of the subject matter of this book, for upon the reader's interest in the subject, and his desire, from the outset, to follow what is said, and to respond to it, rests a large part of the value of this book. Value of Psychology. - First of all, then, what is there in the subject of psychology to demand the attention of the manager? Definition of Psychology of Management - Importance of the Subject - Purpose of this Book - Definition of Management - The Three Types of Management - Possible Psychological Studies of Management - Plan of Psychological Study Here Used - Underlying Ideas or Divisions of Scientific Management - Outline of Method of Investigation - Conclusions to be Reached. Definition of Individuality - Place of Individuality in Psychology - Individuality Under Traditional Management - Individuality Under Transitory Management - Individuality Under Scientific Management - Selection of Workers - Separating Output - Recording Output Separately - Individual Tasks - Individual Instruction Cards - Individual Teaching - Individual Incentives - Individual Welfare - Summary: (a) Effect of Individuality upon Work; (b) Effect of Individuality upon. Plus much more..................