Workplace Efficiency and Fatigue Reduction Quiz
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What is the purpose of Motion Study in management?

  • To streamline and optimize work processes (correct)
  • To assess the efficiency of machinery in the factory
  • To analyze the mental fatigue of employees
  • To study the financial resources of an organization

Which principle of management focuses on ensuring each worker receives orders from only one superior?

  • Principle of Division of Work
  • Principle of Unity of Command (correct)
  • Principle of Discipline
  • Principle of Authority and Responsibility

What is the main goal of conducting a Fatigue Study in an organization?

  • To analyze and reduce employee exhaustion (correct)
  • To increase resource wastage
  • To understand the organization's financial performance
  • To decrease productivity intentionally

Why is standardization of tools and equipment important in management?

<p>To improve quality control and increase efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Time Study typically involve in a manufacturing setting?

<p>Measuring the time taken to perform specific tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of resource management, what does 'Esprit de corps' refer to?

<p>Unity and teamwork among employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Frederick Taylor advocate for in terms of solving problems?

<p>Using scientific techniques over rule of thumb and trial and error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Taylor's Scientific Management principles, what should be substituted with scientific analysis of work?

<p>Rule of Thumb methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of Scientific Management focuses on selecting the best way of performing a job after scientific analysis?

<p>Science, Not Rule of Thumb (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Taylor suggest can help in minimizing conflicts between employees and management?

<p>Harmony between employees and management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Taylor, which activity can even a small production activity like loading iron sheets into box cars be?

<p>Scientifically planned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the principle 'Harmony, Not Discord' in Scientific Management?

<p>Minimizing conflicts between employees and management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the study of fatigue important in maintaining operational efficiency?

<p>To reduce spoilage and wastage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does standardization of tools and equipment help in the workplace?

<p>Improves quality of work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Taylor emphasize scientific task setting?

<p>To prevent employees from working below their capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does scientific selection and training contribute to resource management?

<p>By selecting employees according to predetermined standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of functional organization, as explained by Taylor?

<p>Separating planning from implementation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does scientific work setting align with reducing fatigue among workers?

<p>By ensuring employees work according to set standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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