America is a "I want it now" society. Food now, coffee now, give it to me now. This is how our society runs every single day. Fast food restaurants litter every street corner with cars packing the drive-thrus. Many of these restaurants practice the Taylorism of scripted talk. This scripted talk is what the corporate giants of certain fast-food chains think will produce maximum profits. But is this Taylorism the best way to run a company?
I believe that Taylorism, in certain situations, is the best way to run a company. It is easily perfected and can be taught to anyone. This aspect makes it very proficient in every business. Taylorism is also the quickest way to sell many things and make the most profits. This is important to these big businesses. Although Taylorism might take away a personal touch, it is quick, easy, and proficient. This is why it is very important to keep Taylorism in businesses where it is necessary.
Being a waiter, I had a personal experience with Taylorism. I was given certain things to say but I found this easier in dealing with customers. Having a routine made working with many customers at one time much easier.
Matt,
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a fine job with the blog so far. I found the bible and money photo apt for Judis' article. Be careful of sexist language. In your post on the second batch of Gig readings, you refer to America as "her" and use the word "man" to refer to American workers. Such gendered language doesn't fly these days. America is an "it." Use "people" instead of "men."
Keep up the good work.