The Psychology of Management by Lillian Moller Gilbreth

CHAPTER III

FUNCTIONALIZATION ........................................... 52 Definition of Functionalization--Psychological Use of Functionalization--Functionalization in Traditional Management--Functionalization Under Transitory Management--Functionalization Under Scientific Management--Separating the Planning From the Performing--Functionalized Foremanship--The Function of Order of Work and Route Clerk--The Function of Instruction Card Clerk--The Function of Time and Cost Clerk--The Function of Disciplinarian--The Function of Gang Boss--The Function of Speed Boss--The Function of Repair Boss--The Function of Inspector--Functionalizing the Worker--Functionalizing the Work Itself--Summary: (a) Effect of Functionalization upon the Work; (b) Effect of Functionalization upon the Worker.