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Who is considered the 'father' of scientific management?
Fredrick Taylor
What did Adam Smith advocate for in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
Job specialization
What did Frederick Taylor believe was the key to improving worker output?
Using scientific methods to find the 'one best way' for a job
What was the main problem that Taylor aimed to address with scientific management?
Workers' inefficiencies
What is job specialization, as advocated by Adam Smith?
The breakdown of jobs into narrow and repetitive tasks
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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