Question

Somesh works as a foreman in 'Lakshmi Automative Ltd.', a company manufacturing cars. He is subordinate to Ramesh, who is the production in charge in the factory. Somesh is in charge of timely and accurate completion of job by workers working in the production department. There are three other foremen who work under the production incharge, while four other foremen work under Naresh, the planning in charge in the factory. Each of the eight foremen is a specialist in his area and gives orders to the workers relating to it.

The technique of scientific management highlighted in the above case is ______. 

Options

• method study

• differential piece wage system

• functional foremanship

• standardization and simplification of work

Answer 1

The technique of scientific management highlighted in the above case is functional foremanship.

Explanation:

Functional foremanship applies the concept of division of task and specialization to the shop floor. Taylor argued for separate planning and execution activities. Workers must follow directions from eight foremen (four from Production and four from Planning) in their respective production processes or functions.