IAE ORG THR S1 Classical Theories: Taylor's Scientific Org

What is the main focus of Taylor's Scientific Management theory?

• Increasing worker autonomy

• Improving efficiency through task specialization

• Enhancing creativity in the workplace

Which of the following is a key component of Taylorism?

• Time-and-motion studies

• Job rotation

• Flexible work hours

What does Taylor's concept of the 'one best way' refer to?

• Allowing workers to choose their own methods

• Finding the most efficient way to perform a task

• Encouraging creativity in task performance

In Taylorism, what is the primary goal of standardization?

• To increase efficiency and reduce variation

• To provide workers with diverse tasks

• To allow workers to personalize their work processes

What was the role of management in Taylor's system?

• To give workers autonomy over decision-making

• To monitor and control every aspect of production

• To plan and optimize work processes for efficiency

Which of the following best describes Taylor's approach to labor?

• Emphasizing worker creativity

• Dividing work into specialized tasks

• Rotating tasks among workers to reduce monotony

Taylor’s theory is most often criticized for:

• Its mechanistic view of workers

• Providing too much freedom to employees

• Promoting job satisfaction and worker autonomy

What is a major limitation of Taylorism in modern work environments?

• The lack of emphasis on worker satisfaction and well-being

• The overemphasis on creative autonomy

• Its focus on flexible and adaptive work models

In Taylorism, why is training and selecting the right workers important?

• To allow for greater job rotation

• To ensure tasks are performed efficiently and accurately

• To encourage workers to develop their own methods

Which industry initially applied Taylor's scientific management principles extensively?

• Manufacturing

• Education

• Retail