Q.1 Who is considered the father of Scientific Management?
Henry Fayol
Frederick W. Taylor
Elton Mayo
Max Weber
Explanation - Frederick W. Taylor developed the principles of Scientific Management to improve productivity and efficiency.
Correct answer is: Frederick W. Taylor
Q.2 What is the main focus of Scientific Management?
Improving employee satisfaction
Increasing organizational hierarchy
Enhancing productivity through efficiency
Promoting informal communication
Explanation - Scientific Management focuses on analyzing and optimizing workflows to increase productivity and efficiency.
Correct answer is: Enhancing productivity through efficiency
Q.3 Which principle of Scientific Management emphasizes selecting the right person for the job?
Standardization
Scientific selection and training
Division of work
Functional foremanship
Explanation - Taylor emphasized scientific methods to select and train employees best suited for a task.
Correct answer is: Scientific selection and training
Q.4 In Scientific Management, what is meant by 'standardization of tools and work methods'?
Allowing employees to choose their methods
Using uniform procedures and tools for efficiency
Assigning random tasks
Delegating all decisions to workers
Explanation - Standardization ensures that tasks are performed efficiently using best practices and appropriate tools.
Correct answer is: Using uniform procedures and tools for efficiency
Q.5 What is 'time and motion study' in Scientific Management?
Analyzing worker behavior
Observing and timing tasks to improve efficiency
Studying management hierarchies
Recording employee absences
Explanation - Taylor introduced time and motion studies to break tasks into smaller steps and identify the most efficient way to perform them.
Correct answer is: Observing and timing tasks to improve efficiency
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a principle of Scientific Management?
Functional foremanship
Scientific selection and training
Employee welfare focus
Standardization of work methods
Explanation - Scientific Management primarily focuses on efficiency and productivity rather than employee welfare.
Correct answer is: Employee welfare focus
Q.7 What does 'functional foremanship' mean in Taylor's Scientific Management?
One supervisor overseeing all tasks
Multiple supervisors specialized in different functions
No supervision
Workers supervising each other
Explanation - Functional foremanship divides supervisory roles to ensure expertise and efficiency in different aspects of work.
Correct answer is: Multiple supervisors specialized in different functions
Q.8 Scientific Management mainly aims at:
Reducing costs and improving productivity
Increasing employee friendships
Creating a flat organizational structure
Enhancing informal communication
Explanation - The central goal of Scientific Management is to increase efficiency and reduce wastage of resources.
Correct answer is: Reducing costs and improving productivity
Q.9 Taylor believed that there should be a clear division of work between:
Managers and workers
Workers and suppliers
Managers and customers
Suppliers and consumers
Explanation - Taylor proposed that managers should plan work scientifically while workers execute tasks efficiently.
Correct answer is: Managers and workers
Q.10 Which tool is commonly associated with Scientific Management?
Gantt Chart
SWOT Analysis
PESTLE Analysis
Fishbone Diagram
Explanation - Gantt charts were used to plan and monitor tasks, improving time efficiency in line with Taylor’s principles.
Correct answer is: Gantt Chart
Q.11 Taylor’s Scientific Management is criticized for:
Ignoring human and social factors
Focusing on efficiency
Providing training
Standardizing tools
Explanation - Scientific Management often overlooked worker satisfaction, motivation, and social needs.
Correct answer is: Ignoring human and social factors
Q.12 Which of the following best describes Taylor’s approach?
Human relations approach
Task-oriented approach
Strategic management approach
Participative management approach
Explanation - Taylor focused on optimizing tasks and methods to maximize efficiency, emphasizing work rather than relationships.
Correct answer is: Task-oriented approach
Q.13 According to Scientific Management, 'motion study' helps in:
Reducing fatigue and increasing output
Increasing team bonding
Developing leadership
Improving customer relations
Explanation - Motion study analyzes movements to remove unnecessary motions, enhancing efficiency and reducing worker fatigue.
Correct answer is: Reducing fatigue and increasing output
Q.14 Taylor advocated paying workers based on:
Seniority
Piece-rate system
Flat salary
Team performance only
Explanation - Taylor recommended paying workers according to their output to motivate productivity.
Correct answer is: Piece-rate system
Q.15 Which of the following is a positive outcome of Scientific Management?
Increased efficiency
Worker dissatisfaction
High absenteeism
Lack of standardization
Explanation - Scientific Management improved productivity and efficiency through scientific methods and time-motion studies.
Correct answer is: Increased efficiency
Q.16 Taylor’s principles are most suitable for:
Creative jobs
Routine and repetitive tasks
Leadership roles
Strategic planning jobs
Explanation - Scientific Management is highly effective in structured, repetitive tasks where efficiency can be measured.
Correct answer is: Routine and repetitive tasks
Q.17 Which of these principles aims at determining the 'one best way' to perform a task?
Time study
Functional foremanship
Standardization
Job rotation
Explanation - Time study identifies the most efficient method to perform a task, minimizing waste and effort.
Correct answer is: Time study
Q.18 Scientific Management suggests that work should be divided based on:
Ability and expertise
Age
Gender
Seniority only
Explanation - Tasks should be assigned based on workers’ skills and capabilities to enhance productivity.
Correct answer is: Ability and expertise
Q.19 Which approach focuses on increasing output by analyzing tasks scientifically?
Scientific Management
Behavioral Management
Contingency Approach
Human Relations Approach
Explanation - Scientific Management aims to boost efficiency by studying tasks and work methods systematically.
Correct answer is: Scientific Management
Q.20 What is the criticism of Taylor’s piece-rate system?
It ignores quality of work
It reduces productivity
It is costly for employers
It favors teamwork over individuals
Explanation - Paying solely based on quantity may lead workers to compromise on quality to increase output.
Correct answer is: It ignores quality of work
Q.21 Taylor emphasized planning by managers and execution by workers. This principle is called:
Functional foremanship
Division of work
Standardization
Scientific selection
Explanation - Division of work separates planning and execution to ensure efficiency and proper supervision.
Correct answer is: Division of work
Q.22 Which of these tools helps in visualizing the sequence and duration of tasks in Scientific Management?
Gantt Chart
Flowchart
Org Chart
Histogram
Explanation - Gantt Charts visualize tasks over time, aiding in planning and efficiency, consistent with Taylor's principles.
Correct answer is: Gantt Chart
Q.23 Scientific Management encourages:
Individual efficiency
Ignoring worker training
Unplanned workflow
Random supervision
Explanation - It focuses on maximizing individual efficiency through proper training, methods, and incentives.
Correct answer is: Individual efficiency
Q.24 Which principle of Scientific Management involves using the best tools, techniques, and methods?
Standardization of work
Functional foremanship
Division of work
Scientific selection
Explanation - Standardization ensures all tasks are performed using optimal methods and tools to enhance efficiency.
Correct answer is: Standardization of work
Q.25 One limitation of Scientific Management is:
Overemphasis on efficiency, neglecting human factors
Improvement in productivity
Clear division of work
Training of employees
Explanation - Critics argue that Taylorism overlooks motivation, satisfaction, and social needs of workers.
Correct answer is: Overemphasis on efficiency, neglecting human factors