Question

Consider the following statements regarding Taylor’s Scientific Management: Which is/are correct?

1. Scientific management is based on the use of scientific enquiry and systematic study in management, rather than rule of thumb.
2. Taylor advocated that each production activity could be scientifically managed to increase efficiency.
3. According to Taylor, managers should rely only on their indigenous rules of thumb as the best method.
4. Taylor believed that investigation and standardization of methods could maximize efficiency.

• A. 1, 2, 4 correct
• B. 2 only correct
• C. All are correct
• D. 1 only correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2, 4 correct

• Taylor’s management is grounded on scientific methods, not rule of thumb.

• Even activities like loading iron could be managed scientifically.

• He asked managers to abandon rules of thumb in favour of scientific methods.

• He called for analysis, unification and standardization to maximize efficiency.