Question

According to Taylor, “even a small production activity like loading figures of iron into boxes can be scientifically planned and managed through work study. This can result in tremendous savings of human energy as well as wastage of time and materials.” Identify the related principle of scientific management.

विकल्प

• Harmony, not discord

• Science, not rule of thumb

• Development of each and every person to get his/her greatest efficiency and prosperity

• None of the above

• Cooperation, not individualism

Answer 1

Science, not rule of thumb

Explanation:

Taylor believed that work should be done using scientific methods, not by guessing or using old, traditional ways (called rule of thumb).

In this case, Taylor suggests that even small tasks (like loading iron into boxes) can be scientifically planned to save time, energy, and materials.