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प्रश्न
Define scientific management.
उत्तर
The concept of scientific management was introduced by Winslow Taylor in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century. It was later developed by other researchers as well. Scientific management is concerned with knowing exactly what you want it your men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and the cheapest manner.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Principle of management that says that any work should be divided into small parts
State Whether the Following Statement Are True Or False (Give Reason)
According to F. W. Taylor, there should be scientific selection and training of employees.
Which technique is used by Taylor for distinguishing efficient and inefficient workers?
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• The company should introduce scientific management with regard to production.
• Production Planning including routing, scheduling, dispatching and feedback should be implemented.
• In order to separate planning from operational management ’Functional foremanship’ should be
introduced.
• ‘Work study’ should be undertaken to optimise the use of resources.
• ‘Standardisation’ of all activities should be implemented to increase efficiency and accountability.
• To motivate the workers ‘Differential Piece Rate System’ should be implemented.
(The above changes should be introduced apart from the steps recommended as an answer to Part c - case problem 6 above.)
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The principles of scientific management which talks about the change in the attitude of the employees.
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
Taylor is called as the father of scientific management.
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
According to Taylor, there should be scientific selection and training of employees.
Write short answer for the following.
What is Taylor's scientific management?
What are the principles of scientific management? Explain in detail.
F.W. Taylor's Scientific Management? Or Principles of Scientific Management?
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Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.
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- Identify which scientific principle needs to be followed by the company.
- Suggest two scientific techniques which can be used for smooth flow of work in 'Fine Diamonds Ltd.'
- Why the work is not being completed in time?
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Harmony, Not Discord principle is concerned with ______.
Principle of Order is concerned with ______.
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Why did E. W. Taylor propose eight specialists under Functional Foremanship?
Explain the following term/concept:
Mental Revolution
