Question

In F.W. Taylor's scheme of functional foremanship, a worker receives instructions from multiple foremen, each specializing in a different aspect of the job. Which of the following foremen is responsible for teaching workers the quickest and best way to perform their personal motions?

• A. Inspector
• B. Speed Boss
• C. Gang Boss
• D. Route Clerk

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Gang Boss

• Under Taylor's functional foremanship, the Gang Boss is responsible for assembling and setting up tools and machines and for teaching the workers how to make their personal motions in the quickest and best way. The Route Clerk lays down the sequence of operations. The Speed Boss ensures machines run at their best speeds. The Inspector shows the worker how to do the work. Functional foremanship is an example of specialization, where the functions of 'planning' and 'doing' are separated, and workers receive guidance from specialists in various areas.