Scientific Management Theory by Frederick W Taylor
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Which of the following was NOT one of the four principles of Scientific Management outlined by Taylor?

  • Develop a scientific study of management with rules and principles
  • Cooperate with workers to ensure work is done according to scientific principles
  • Ensure an equal division of tasks and responsibilities between managers and workers (correct)
  • Carefully select and train workers based on their skills and abilities

    • Which of the following elements of Scientific Management did Taylor use to manage his staff effectively?

  • Promoting autonomy and skill variety among workers
  • Allowing workers to determine the best way to complete a task
  • Encouraging workers to take breaks and rest as needed
  • Providing financial incentives to motivate workers based on their performance (correct)

    • Which of the following was a drawback of Taylor's Scientific Management theory?

  • It increased productivity in factories that implemented his approach
  • It led to the development of new fields such as industrial engineering and quality control
  • It made tasks more monotonous and dampened worker autonomy and skill variety (correct)
  • It encouraged cooperation between management and workers

    • What was Taylor's view of the 'economic man'?

    <p>Humans were motivated solely by financial incentives and would be satisfied only by money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the job analysis that Taylor used in his Scientific Management theory?

    <p>To determine the best way for workers to complete a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Taylor's theory of Scientific Management compare to the 'rule of thumb' methods it sought to replace?

    <p>It was more focused on developing a scientific study of management with stated rules and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Frederick W. Taylor's Scientific Management theory?

    <p>To improve productivity and reduce inefficiencies in the manufacturing sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Taylor's view of workers, which influenced his approach to management?

    <p>Workers were rational and motivated by economic incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Taylor employ to determine the most efficient way to perform a job?

    <p>Numerous experiments and work studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did Taylor identify at the Midvale Steel Company that sparked his interest in developing Scientific Management?

    <p>Confusion between management and workers on what constituted 'a day's work'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What payment system did Taylor introduce to link workers' efforts with their rewards?

    <p>Piece rate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the prevailing situation in factories before Taylor's Scientific Management theory?

    <p>Foremen had full control over production methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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