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Who is considered the 'father' of scientific management?
Who is considered the 'father' of scientific management?
- Adam Smith
- John Stuart Mill
- Fredrick Taylor (correct)
- Karl Marx
What did Adam Smith advocate for in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
What did Adam Smith advocate for in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
- Minimum wage
- Labor unions
- Collective bargaining
- Job specialization (correct)
What did Frederick Taylor believe was the key to improving worker output?
What did Frederick Taylor believe was the key to improving worker output?
- Increasing worker salaries
- Encouraging social interactions at work
- Using scientific methods to find the 'one best way' for a job (correct)
- Implementing job rotation
What was the main problem that Taylor aimed to address with scientific management?
What was the main problem that Taylor aimed to address with scientific management?
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What is job specialization, as advocated by Adam Smith?
What is job specialization, as advocated by Adam Smith?
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