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The authors seem far more inclined to be myth-makers than myth-slayers in this account of Taylor's (1856-1915) contributions to the development of management thought and practice. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Library Journal Review

This is a very carefully researched look at Taylor, the much-misunderstood father of scientific management. Using primary source material, the authors present in a very readable manner a biography/history of both the man and his ideas. Similar to Daniel Nelson's Frederick W. Taylor and the Rise of Scientific Management (Univ. of Wisconsin Pr., 1980), this work shows both that Taylor's ideas have a place in the Information Age and that most of the negative ideas we have about scientific management are not grounded in what Taylor actually did. Even those libraries with Nelson's book will want to purchase this one. Recommended for all business collections.-- Michael D. Kathman, St. John's Univ., Collegeville, Minn. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

The realities, contributions, and legacy of Frederick W. Taylor remain a curious and captivating story. Separating myth from reality, and outlining the somewhat debatable ideological leanings and biases of Taylorism and/or scientific management is no mean task, but this book is a useful and interesting addition to our understanding of the life and times of Frederick Taylor. Because Wrege and Greenwood make such extensive use of personal letters, manuscripts, and contemporary records, this study comes across as evenhanded and insightful. The late 19th and early 20th centuries were an exciting time of industrial and managerial reforms, and Taylor, his disciples and rivals, were often immersed in it. Regrettably, the dominance and near celebrity status of Taylor have too often and for too long blurred the line between myth and reality. He, and others, deserve to be recognized for their own contributions and shortcomings. The authors have made it easier for us to view Taylor's past contributions and failings as well as the relevancy of his theories now and in the future. Recommended for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.-T. E. Sullivan, Towson State University