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Evaluate the following statements concerning F.W. Taylor's elements of Scientific Management:

  1. "Scientific Task and Rate-setting" includes "Work Study," which comprises Method Study, Motion Study, and Time Study.
  2. Under Functional Foremanship, the "Inspector" is responsible for teaching workers the quickest and best way to perform their personal motions.
  3. "Mental Revolution" primarily refers to the management's responsibility to identify and eliminate wasteful motions in production.

    Ai, ii

    Bi only

    CAll

    Dii, iii

    Answer:

    B. i only

    Read Explanation:

    • "Mental Revolution" refers to a fundamental change in the mindset and attitudes of both management and labor, promoting cooperation for mutual gain by sharing the benefits of increased productivity. The elimination of wasteful motions is part of Motion Study.

    • In Functional Foremanship, the Gang Boss is responsible for teaching workers the quickest and best way to perform their personal motions. The Inspector's role is "To show to the worker how to do the work".

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