Question

Which of the following is not a Principle of management given by Taylor?

Options

• Science, not rule of Thumb

• Functional Foremanship

• Maximum not restricted output

• Harmony not discord

Answer 1

Functional Foremanship

Explanation - 

Among the options presented above, Functional Foremanship is not a management principle, but rather a scientific management technique as defined by Taylor. It consists of the methods or steps to be taken in order to achieve a specific goal. The other three, on the other hand, are management principles that serve as guidelines for making decisions in the actual practise of the techniques.