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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'?

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

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 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?

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

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

To improve productivity and reduce inefficiencies in the manufacturing sector Signup and view all the answers

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

Workers were rational and motivated by economic incentives Signup and view all the answers

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

Numerous experiments and work studies Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

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

Piece rate system Signup and view all the answers

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

Foremen had full control over production methods Signup and view all the answers