What term did Frederick Winslow Taylor use to describe employees' tendencies to perform only the minimum required to keep their jobs?

Frederick Winslow Taylor coined the term "soldiering" to describe the phenomenon where employees intentionally reduce their productivity to the minimum necessary to retain their job. This behavior stems from a lack of motivation to exceed performance expectations or a desire to reduce effort while still receiving wages. Taylor observed that in many work environments, workers would deliberately slow down their pace, thereby not fulfilling their full potential. By identifying this behavior, Taylor aimed to address efficiency in the workplace and introduced the principles of scientific management to optimize labor processes and boost productivity. This focus on efficiency and motivation ultimately contributed to shaping modern management practices.