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Which of the following was NOT one of the four principles of Scientific Management outlined by Taylor?
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?
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?
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'?
What was Taylor's view of the 'economic man'?
What was the purpose of the job analysis that Taylor used in his Scientific Management theory?
What was the purpose of the job analysis that Taylor used in his Scientific Management theory?
How did Taylor's theory of Scientific Management compare to the 'rule of thumb' methods it sought to replace?
How did Taylor's theory of Scientific Management compare to the 'rule of thumb' methods it sought to replace?
What was the primary motivation behind Frederick W. Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
What was the primary motivation behind Frederick W. Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
What was Taylor's view of workers, which influenced his approach to management?
What was Taylor's view of workers, which influenced his approach to management?
What method did Taylor employ to determine the most efficient way to perform a job?
What method did Taylor employ to determine the most efficient way to perform a job?
What issue did Taylor identify at the Midvale Steel Company that sparked his interest in developing Scientific Management?
What issue did Taylor identify at the Midvale Steel Company that sparked his interest in developing Scientific Management?
What payment system did Taylor introduce to link workers' efforts with their rewards?
What payment system did Taylor introduce to link workers' efforts with their rewards?
What was the prevailing situation in factories before Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
What was the prevailing situation in factories before Taylor's Scientific Management theory?
