In 1911, Frederick Taylor published 'The Principles of Scientific Management,' introducing systematic approaches to optimizing factory efficiency. Taylor's methods emphasized time studies and standardized work processes, significantly impacting industrial practices. His ideas laid the foundation for modern management theories and practices, influencing various sectors beyond manufacturing.

Taylorism's principles of scientific management emphasized worker efficiency, leading to critiques in dystopian and labor poetry. Poets like Bertolt Brecht and others highlighted the dehumanizing aspects of industrialization and the impact on the working class.