Lillian Gilbreth
Lillian Gilbreth was a prominent industrial-organizational psychologist who, with her husband Frank, used time and motion studies to make workers more efficient by reducing task-related movements. Her work, which improved the fit between humans and technology, is considered foundational to the field of ergonomics. Gilbreth applied these efficiency methods not only in industry but also in homes, offices, and shops. She also investigated employee fatigue and time management stress, finding that motivation is driven by both money and job satisfaction. Known as the 'mother of modern management,' she authored 'The Psychology of Management' in 1914 and received numerous honors, including being the first woman in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a recipient of the Hoover Medal.
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