Principles of Scientific Management
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What is emphasized under the principle of 'scientific selection and placement'?

  • Assigning tasks based on management's preferences.
  • Selecting employees regardless of their skills.
  • Maximizing individual talent through division of work. (correct)
  • Encouraging employees to switch roles frequently.

    • What does the principle of 'harmony, not discord' emphasize?

  • Competition among workers for recognition.
  • Strict disciplinary measures to ensure compliance.
  • Individual goals that conflict with organizational objectives.
  • The need for cooperation between management and workers. (correct)

    • What is the focus of the principle regarding 'maximum output'?

  • Restricting production to reduce waste.
  • Efficient planning and understanding workers' needs. (correct)
  • Setting production limits based on past performances.
  • Encouraging less output to promote relaxation.

    • What is the goal of the principle concerning the harmonization of interests?

    <p>To establish a balance between employee and employer interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized under the principle of 'co-operation, not individualism'?

    <p>Aligning individual goals with the company's overall objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Taylor's Principle of Scientific Management?

    <p>Maximizing output through efficient resource utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as essential for the relationship between management and workers?

    <p>Mutual confidence and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT part of Taylor's Principle of Scientific Management?

    <p>Encouraging individualism over team cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should decision making be approached according to Taylor's Principle?

    <p>Workers should be consulted to enhance morale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intended outcome of harmonizing the interests of employers and employees?

    <p>Achieving organizational goals through collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management

    • Focus on efficiency through scientific study of work processes, maximizing talent via division of labor, selection based on skills, and performance-based incentives.
    • Emphasizes harmony between management and workers to foster cooperation and reduce discord.
    • Stresses the need for open communication and collaboration to align the interests of both employees and management for achieving organizational goals.
    • Advocates for teamwork over individualism, supporting the idea that personal goals should align with company objectives.
    • Highlights the importance of mutual confidence, cooperation, and goodwill between management and workers, which is essential for a shared vision and common goals.
    • Encourages a focus on maximizing output rather than limiting it, emphasizing the necessity of efficient planning and communication.
    • Production can be maximized through enhanced efficiency and optimal resource utilization, leveraging modern scientific methods.
    • Advocates for a fair profit-sharing model, ensuring that both management and workers benefit from the organization's achievements.
    • Decision-making should incorporate input from workers to cultivate morale and improve productivity.
    • Proposes that both management and workers work together towards common objectives, aiming for maximum productivity and sharing surplus benefits equally.

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    Explore Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management, focusing on efficiency and productivity in the workplace. This quiz covers key concepts such as scientific work study, division of labor, and effective incentive plans to enhance performance and minimize waste.

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