Taylorism - Management Theory

Scientific management aims to boost productivity by finding the best way to perform tasks and standardizing it. It involves using scientific methods to plan and study work, separating planning from execution, and training workers for specific roles. Taylor's methods, like optimizing shoveling and pig iron hauling, increased efficiency. Managers should cooperate with workers, and financial incentives can motivate productivity. However, criticisms include its focus on repetitive tasks, dehumanization, and overemphasis on money as a motivator.

What is the primary goal of scientific management?

• To focus on the cognitive aspects of work

• To reduce the number of workers in an organization

• To increase individual productivity by finding the best way to perform tasks

• To eliminate the need for managers

Which of the following is a key aspect of scientific management?

• Combining planning and execution roles

• Standardizing processes and equipment

• Reducing worker training

• Focusing on creative tasks

How did Taylor increase productivity in the pig iron hauling task?

• By reducing the number of workers

• By using larger shovels

• By selecting and training the strongest workers

• By increasing the working hours

What is a criticism of scientific management?

• It encourages too much creativity

• It treats workers as machines

• It focuses too much on cognitive tasks

• It reduces financial incentives

According to scientific management, what do workers primarily desire?

• More vacation time

• Less supervision

• A fair wage and financial incentives

• Job satisfaction and creativity