EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scientific management is based on the assumption that:
A
The scientific observation of people at work would reveal the one best way to do the task.
B
Observation would reveal the workers need to be multi-skilled.
C
Workers would receive a set wage regardless of performance.
D
Workers can decide their own methods of performing tasks.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lastly, scientific management rests on the assumption that there is a ‘one-best-way’ method of achieving an optimal outcome in terms of productivity and consequently, the overall prosperity of the factory as well as the society (Nelson 1992, p. 2).

Detailed explanation-2: -The observation of people at work that would reveal the one best way to do task is known as Scientific Management. This theory of scientific management focuses on improving the efficiency of each individual in an organization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scientific management, also often known as Taylorism, is a management theory first advocated by Federick W. Taylor. It uses scientific methods to analyze the most efficient production process in order to increase productivity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scientific management has at its heart four core principles that also apply to organizations today. They include the following: Look at each job or task scientifically to determine the “one best way” to perform the job.

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