Lillian Moller Gilbreth | |
|---|---|
 Gilbreth in 1921 | |
| Born | Lillie Evelyn Moller[1] May 24, 1878 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1972 (aged 93) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley Brown University |
| Occupation(s) | Industrial psychologist Ergonomics expert Management consultant Professor |
| Known for | Seminal contributions to human factors engineering and ergonomics; Therblig |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 12, including Ernestine, Frank Jr., and Robert |
| Relatives | Frederick Delger (maternal grandfather) |
| Awards | National Academy of Engineering (elected 1965) Hoover Medal (1966) |
Lillian Evelyn Gilbreth (née Moller; May 24, 1878 – January 2, 1972) was an American psychologist, industrial engineer, consultant, and educator who was an early pioneer in applying psychology to time-and-motion studies. She was described in the 1940s as "a genius in the art of living."[2]
Gilbreth, one of the first female engineers to earn a Ph.D., is considered to be the first industrial/organizational psychologist.[1] She and her husband, Frank Bunker Gilbreth, were efficiency experts who contributed to the study of industrial engineering, especially in the areas of motion study and human factors.
Cheaper by the Dozen (1948) and Belles on Their Toes (1950), written by two of their children (Ernestine and Frank Jr.) tell the story of their family life and describe how time-and-motion studies were applied to the organization and daily activities of their large family.[3] Both books were later made into feature films.[3]
- ^ a b Lancaster (2004), p. 21.
- ^ Carol Kennedy (January 1, 2007). Guide to the Management Gurus. Random House Business. ISBN 9781905211029. OCLC 655247876.
- ^ a b David Ferguson. "That Most Famous Dozen". The Gilbreth Network. Retrieved September 23, 2015.