Assisting the Handicapped: The Pioneering Efforts of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
研究了弗兰克和莉莲·吉布雷斯在残疾人职业康复中的工作,揭示其意识形态矛盾及对政府政策、雇主招聘和产品创新的长期影响。
The article examines the work of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth in relation to disabled veterans. It explores how the founders of the motion study method affected vocational rehabilitation of the handicapped. This article addresses the ideological paradox faced by the Gilbreths in dealing with handicapped workers and identifies the long-lasting effects of their efforts on governmental policies, employer hiring practices, and new product innovations. Through their efforts, the Gilbreths demonstrated how handicapped workers could become productive members of the community.