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Question
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
According to Taylor, there should be scientific selection and training of employees.
Options
True
False
Solution
According to Taylor, there should be scientific selection and training of employees. - True
Explanation-
Taylor suggested that selection of employees is an important task for a manager. The selection procedure should be done carefully and systematically. Proper test and interviews should be conducted before selecting an employee. Also, employees should be trained from time to time.
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