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Who is considered the 'father' of scientific management?
Fredrick Taylor
What did Adam Smith emphasize in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
Job specialization
What was one of the key beliefs of scientific management?
Using scientific methods to find the 'one best way' for a job to be done
What problem was Fredrick Taylor addressing with scientific management?
Workers' inefficiencies
What did scientific management involve using to find the 'one best way' for a job to be done?
The scientific method
Test your knowledge of management history with this quiz on job specialization and scientific management. Explore key concepts from Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" and the principles of division of labor and scientific management.
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