FW Tayolr's Scientific Management Its Principles & Its Techniques

1 Mark Questions

1. State the objective of time (All India 2014, 2010; Delhi 2010, 2008)

Ans. The main objective of time study is to determine the standard time required to perform a job.

1. What is determined by fatigue study? (Foreign 2014) or

State the objective of fatigue study. (All India 2010; Delhi 2008) Ans. The objective of fatigue study is to maintain the efficiency level of workers by determining the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.

1. What is the objective of 'method study' as a technique of scientific management? (Delhi 2014) or

What is the main objetive of 'method study'? (All India 2008) Ans. The main objective of method study is to find out the best way of doing the job.

1. State any one principle of scientific management. (Delhi 2011) Ans. Science, not rule of thumb It advocates that there is only one best method to maximise efficiency and this method should substitute rule of thumb throughout the organisation.
2. Name the principle of scientific management which emphasises on study and analysis of methods rather than estimation. (HOTS; Delhi 2011c)

or Name the principle of scientific management which suggests the introduction of scientific investigation and analysis. (HOTS; All India 2011)

Ans. Science, not rule of thumb.

1. State the objective of motion study. (All India 2010,2008; Delhi 2008)

Ans. The objective of motion study is to eliminate unnecessary and wasteful motions so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently.

1. Which technique of Taylor differentiates between an efficient worker and an inefficient worker? (HOTS; All India 2010) Ans. Differential piece wage system differentiates between an efficient worker and an inefficient worker
2. Which revolution involves a change in the attitude of workers and management towards one another, from competition to cooperation?(HOTS; Delhi 2010c)

or What did Taylor want to communicate through mental revolution? (All India 2009; Delhi 2009C) Ans. Mental revolution involves a change in the attitude of workers and management towards one another, from competition to cooperation.

1. Which technique of Taylor acts as the strongest motivator for a worker to reach standard performance?( HOTS; Delhi 2009c) Ans. Differential piece wage system.
2. Which technique of Taylor separates planning and execution functions? (HOTS; All India 2009; Delhi 2009C) Ans. Functional foremanship.
3. Why did Taylor developed the technique of differential piece wage system? (All India 2009; Delhi 2009C) Ans. Taylor developed the technique to differentiate efficient and inefficient workers and to suitably reward the effecient workers.
4. Which technique of Taylor is the extension of the principle of 'division of work' and 'specialisation'? (HOTS; All India 2009C) Ans. Functional foremanship.
5. What is the main objective of simplification in scientific management? (Delhi 2008)

Ans. The main objective of simplification is to eliminate unnecessary variety of products or forms.

1. Why do Taylor's techniques of scientific management not applicable to all types of organisations? (All India 2008)

Ans. Taylor's techniques of scientific management are not applicable to all types of organisations because they are more specific in nature and should be applied only in specific conditions.