Posts by SAM Wisdom Project Archive Team
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Taylor Society Bulletin – December 1914 – COMMENT AND NEWS
At the October 24, 1914, meeting in Philadelphia, the Society’s Governing Board approved the launch of a recurring bulletin to share committee updates, job listings, meeting recaps, and professional opportunities. Members are encouraged to submit relevant information to the Secretary for inclusion. The bulletin also reiterates the need for member participation in a recent circular letter campaign to help shape future programming. A membership drive is proposed to grow the Society’s reach. The meeting featured a landmark address by Frederick W. Taylor on labor unions and scientific management, followed by a roundtable discussion and a presentation from H. W. Brown on applying Taylor principles to sales operations.
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Taylor Society Bulletin – December 1914 – Program For The Annual Meeting
This 1914 annual meeting of early management professionals, held at the Engineering Societies Building in New York, centered around the theme “Management and Labor.” The two-day program opened with a business meeting followed by presentations from leading thinkers such as Robert G. Valentine on industrial counseling and Ernest M. Hopkins on personnel supervision. The event also featured roundtable discussions, including Charles W. Mixter’s proposed changes to wage payment systems. With participation from influential practitioners like Henry P. Kendall and Morris L. Cooke, the meeting reflected the emerging integration of scientific management with evolving labor practices.
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Taylor Society Bulletin – December 1914 – Former Meetings of the Society
A listing of the Meetings prior to the posting of the Bulletin of The Society to Promote the Science of Management that include the formal meetings of the society including the founding meeting on December 4, 1911 at the Hotel Astor in New York.
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Taylor Society Bulletin – December 1914 – Founding Membership
A listing of the Founding Membership of The Society to Promote the Science of Management, the original name of the Society for Advancement of Management.
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Taylor Society Bulletin – December 1914
Explore the inaugural edition of The Bulletin of The Society to Promote the Science of Management, first published in December 1914. This historical document features foundational insights from leaders like Frederick W. Taylor and H.S. Person on labor relations, scientific management, and organizational purpose.