racionalizatsiya
Racionalizatsiya is a concept describing the process of making systems, processes, or organizations more efficient through planning, standardization, and the elimination of waste. The term derives from the idea of applying reason and calculation to reduce costs, increase productivity, and optimize resource use. In practice, racionalizatsiya can refer to changes in industry, management, urban planning, and public administration.
Historically, racionalizatsiya has been associated with the rise of scientific management and modern bureaucratic organization. In
Applications vary by sector but commonly include production rationalization (streamlining manufacturing processes, reducing redundant steps, and
Critiques focus on potential downsides, such as loss of flexibility, deskilling, dehumanization, or a focus on