The Principles of Scientific Management Quiz

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According to Frederick W. Taylor's book 'The Principles of Scientific Management,' what was his proposal to increase people's productivity?

  • Providing workers with more breaks and rest periods
  • Allowing workers to set their own work schedule
  • Increasing the number of workers on each task
  • Breaking down each job into subtasks and standardizing tools and techniques (correct)

What was the main criticism of Taylorism?

  • It dehumanized workers and treated them like machines (correct)
  • It did not consider the safety of workers
  • It did not actually increase productivity
  • It was too expensive to implement in most workplaces

What is the Toyota Production System known for?

  • Reducing waste and increasing efficiency in manufacturing (correct)
  • Allowing workers to set their own work schedule
  • Increasing the number of workers on each task
  • Providing workers with more breaks and rest periods

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