The widespread debate over the nature of work environments has been the focus of many studies by researchers examining the management approaches used and their influence on the way employees react to the strategies implemented. by management. Considered “fundamental dominant traditions of work organization” (Noon et al, 2013, p.140), Taylorism and Fordism are of great importance in that they transformed the organization of work in the 20th century . The tenets of these two dominant ideologies have influenced the nature of job tasks and the skill levels of the workforce. It can be argued that these approaches have changed the work process by introducing more formality and structure. In fact, this has contributed to the unresolved conflict among researchers over whether work is becoming less and less skilled. The principles of Taylorism and Fordism are still apparent in today's modern work environments. In this essay, I will therefore aim to explore and critically analyze the impact and influence of these approaches on modern management practices and employee well-being....