Question

On the basis of given paragraph, answer the following:

Beena, a student of management, likes to relate what she learnt in class to real life situations. She observed many situations while watching educational programmes on television that remind her of concepts of Scientific Management. In one such programme, factories manufacturing parts for products like automobiles, computers and mobile phones were being telecast explaining the significance of adhering to established benchmarks during production to improve efficiency and quality.

Identify the principle of Scientific Management that should be adhered to, while manufacturing parts for such products:

विकल्प

• Division of work and responsibility

• Standardisation

• Science, not rule of thumb

• Maximum not restricted output

Answer 1

Standardisation

Explanation:

In the given case, Beena observes that the factories producing parts for automobiles, computers, and mobile phones focus on following established benchmarks to improve efficiency and quality.

This refers to the principle of Standardisation, which means setting standards for processes, tools, materials, and work methods to achieve uniformity and quality control in production.