How does Taylor suggest dealing with poorly performing workers?

Taylor's approach to dealing with poorly performing workers centers on improvement and productivity enhancement through methods like training, retraining, or reassignment. He believed that many performance issues arise from a lack of skills or proper understanding of the job requirements. Instead of resorting to immediate termination, which might overlook potential growth opportunities, the focus is on providing the necessary resources and support for workers to enhance their abilities.

By offering training, workers are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to improve their performance. If specific tasks are not suited to a worker's skill set, reassignment to a more appropriate role can lead to better outcomes both for the employee and the organization. This approach aligns with the overall objectives of Scientific Management, which emphasize efficiency and the better utilization of human resources.

In contrast, increasing workload without addressing underlying issues could exacerbate performance problems, while ignoring performance issues fails to foster a productive work environment, and immediate termination deprives both the worker and organization of growth potential. Taylor’s philosophy fundamentally advocated for an analytical approach to labor that seeks to optimize human productivity through scientific methods.