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What is the primary focus of Taylor's scientific management?
What is the primary focus of Taylor's scientific management?
- Emphasizing employee creativity
- Enhancing employee satisfaction
- Promoting teamwork and collaboration
- Increasing workplace efficiency (correct)
Which method did Taylor advocate for analyzing work processes?
Which method did Taylor advocate for analyzing work processes?
- Team-based management
- Open-door policy
- Time studies (correct)
- Job rotation
What role does task specialization play in Taylor's management theory?
What role does task specialization play in Taylor's management theory?
- Enhances efficiency and output (correct)
- Promotes employee burnout
- Decreases productivity
- Increases skill variety
How does Taylor's scientific management view the relationship between management and workers?
How does Taylor's scientific management view the relationship between management and workers?
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Which of the following did Taylor believe was the best motivator for workers?
Which of the following did Taylor believe was the best motivator for workers?
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Study Notes
Taylor’s Scientific Management
- Focus: To increase worker efficiency and productivity through analyzing and standardizing tasks.
- Work Analysis: Advocated for time and motion studies to break down work into its simplest components.
- Task Specialization: Believed in highly specialized tasks, assigning workers specific roles for greater efficiency.
- Management-Worker Relationship: Saw a clear division of labor between managers who plan and workers who execute.
- Worker Motivation: Financial incentives were seen as the most powerful motivator for workers.
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Test your knowledge on the principles of Taylor's scientific management. This quiz explores key concepts such as task specialization, work process analysis, and the relationship between management and workers. Ideal for students studying management theories.
