Explain, in detail, 'work study' under scientific management.

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Work Study: Frederick Winslow Taylor was the founder of scientific management. He broke up human activities into small parts and found out how it could be done effectively, in less time and with increased productivity. His techniques are based on scientific approach. He developed these techniques after proper analysis and experiments.

Taylor's work study techniques include - time study, motion study, fatigue study and method study.

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