Question

The "Mental Revolution" concept in scientific management refers to:

• A. The shift from physical to mental labor in the workplace.
• B. The application of psychology to management problems.
• C. A change in the attitudes of both management and workers toward each other and the sharing of gains from higher productivity.
• D. The development of new management theories based on scientific principles.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A change in the attitudes of both management and workers toward each other and the sharing of gains from higher productivity.

• Frederick Winslow Taylor's concept of "Mental Revolution" addresses the major problem between management and labor: the division of surplus. He proposed that the immense gains from higher productivity should be shared by both management (in the form of increased profits) and workers (in the form of increased wages).