Readings by:   Taylor, Braverman and Edwards

1) What is Taylor’s assumption about workers?  How does this contrast from Edward’s assumption about workers?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2) According to Taylor, what is the relationship like between workers and managers?  How is this different from Edward’s interpretation of the relationship between workers and managers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3) According to Taylor, the main function of managers in the workplace is what?  How does this differ from Edward’s concept of the function of managers?
 
 
 
 
 
 

4) Braverman makes what major point about capitalism and labor?  How does this differ from Taylor’s argument about capital and labor.