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What is the cornerstone of Taylor’s approach to management?

ARule of Thumb

BDivision of Labor

CScientific Inquiry

DEsprit de Corps

Answer:

C. Scientific Inquiry

Read Explanation:

  • Taylor believed that management should use scientific methods, not arbitrary rules of thumb, to determine the best way of doing work.

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