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What is the primary focus of F.W. Taylor's contribution to industrial productivity?
What is the primary focus of F.W. Taylor's contribution to industrial productivity?
- Implementing environmental sustainability practices in industries
- Introducing advanced technology for industrial processes
- Promoting employee satisfaction and work-life balance
- Improving efficiency and productivity through scientific management principles (correct)
What is a key concept associated with F.W. Taylor's approach to industrial productivity?
What is a key concept associated with F.W. Taylor's approach to industrial productivity?
- Minimizing use of technology in production
- Standardization of work methods (correct)
- Encouraging individualized work approaches
- Maximizing employee leisure time
How did F.W. Taylor's ideas impact industrial management?
How did F.W. Taylor's ideas impact industrial management?
- By laying the foundation for modern management practices (correct)
- By emphasizing employee autonomy in decision-making
- By promoting a relaxed approach to work schedules
- By advocating for a reduction in production output
What did Frederick Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management aim to change?
What did Frederick Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management aim to change?
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What did managers believe about workers before the introduction of Scientific Management?
What did managers believe about workers before the introduction of Scientific Management?
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What did Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management propose as a solution to the perceived laziness of workers?
What did Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management propose as a solution to the perceived laziness of workers?
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In what ways is Taylor's work still relevant today?
In what ways is Taylor's work still relevant today?
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Which of the following can be considered an example of Taylor's principles of scientific management in action?
Which of the following can be considered an example of Taylor's principles of scientific management in action?
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