12 Questions
Which of the following was NOT one of the four principles of Scientific Management outlined by Taylor?
Ensure an equal division of tasks and responsibilities between managers and workers
Which of the following elements of Scientific Management did Taylor use to manage his staff effectively?
Providing financial incentives to motivate workers based on their performance
Which of the following was a drawback of Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
It made tasks more monotonous and dampened worker autonomy and skill variety
What was Taylor's view of the 'economic man'?
Humans were motivated solely by financial incentives and would be satisfied only by money
What was the purpose of the job analysis that Taylor used in his Scientific Management theory?
To determine the best way for workers to complete a task
How did Taylor's theory of Scientific Management compare to the 'rule of thumb' methods it sought to replace?
It was more focused on developing a scientific study of management with stated rules and principles
What was the primary motivation behind Frederick W. Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
To improve productivity and reduce inefficiencies in the manufacturing sector
What was Taylor's view of workers, which influenced his approach to management?
Workers were rational and motivated by economic incentives
What method did Taylor employ to determine the most efficient way to perform a job?
Numerous experiments and work studies
What issue did Taylor identify at the Midvale Steel Company that sparked his interest in developing Scientific Management?
Confusion between management and workers on what constituted 'a day's work'
What payment system did Taylor introduce to link workers' efforts with their rewards?
Piece rate system
What was the prevailing situation in factories before Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
Foremen had full control over production methods
Learn about the father of Scientific Management, Frederick Taylor, and his contributions to improving efficiency in the workplace. Explore how Taylor's ideas revolutionized the role of managers and workers in factories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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