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As time progressed, changes in societal structures led to an increase in demand for clerical work, especially during the Renaissance. By the 19th century, innovations like the typewriter significantly transformed the nature of administrative work, further democratizing office jobs, particularly for women during the World Wars.
The Rise of Management Science
The early 20th century marked another turning point with the introduction of management theories. Frederick Winslow Taylor’s principles revolutionized office management by applying scientific methods to task efficiency. This led to the development of tasks within an office being structured for optimal productivity.