The book highlights how the clipboard, a key component of office technology, facilitated the rise of scientific management, exemplified by Frederick Winslow Taylor's systems, by providing a portable and reliable surface for documenting observations and standardizing workflows.
The book examines the clipboard's design evolution and material adaptations, illustrating its widespread adoption in sectors from manufacturing to healthcare.
By drawing on patent records, industry catalogs, and firsthand accounts, ""Clip Board Steadies"" provides a narrative nonfiction account of how this humble object streamlined processes and boosted productivity.
Ultimately, the book culminates by connecting the clipboardâs legacy to todayâs digital note-taking apps, revealing its enduring relevance in our quest for efficiency and effective management science.