<P> First . To point out, through a series of simple illustrations, the great loss which the whole country is suffering through inefficiency in almost all of our daily acts . Second . To try to convince the reader that the remedy for this inefficiency lies in systematic management, rather than in searching for some unusual or extraordinary man . Third . To prove that the best management is a true science, resting upon clearly defined laws, rules, and principles, as a foundation . And further to show that the fundamental principles of scientific management are applicable to all kinds of human activities, from our simplest individual acts to the work of our great corporations, which call for the most elaborate cooperation . And, briefly, through a series of illustrations, to convince the reader that whenever these principles are correctly applied, results must follow which are truly astounding . </P> <P> Lastly, Taylor noted that while the examples were chosen to appeal to engineers and managers, his principles could be applied to the management of any social enterprise, such as homes, farms, small businesses, churches, philanthropic institutions, universities, and government . </P> <P> Taylor argued that the principle of management should be to secure the maximum prosperity for the employer, coupled with the maximum prosperity for each employee . He argued that the most important object of both the employee and the management should be the training and development of each individual in the establishment, so that he can do the highest class of work for which his natural abilities fit him . Taylor demonstrated that maximum prosperity can exist only as the result of maximum productivity, both for the shop and individual, and rebuked the idea that the fundamental interests of employees and employers are necessarily antagonistic . </P> <P> Taylor described how workers deliberately work slowly, or "soldier", to protect their interests . According to Taylor, there were three reasons for the inefficiency: </P>

Potential implications of implementing the principles of the scientific school of management