Techniques of Scientific Management

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What is fatigue study in management?

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What is gestation period in business?

Q. State the main objective of time study.

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What is the purpose of time study?

1. The main aim is to determine the standard time taken by the workman with reasonable skill and ability to perform a particular task, to estimate labour cost and to create time management among the employees.

2. The main aim is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently.

3. All of the above

4. The main aim is to find one best method of doing the job or perform a task.
   

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What is the main objective of 'fatigue study'?

1. All of the above.

2. The main objective is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently.

3. The main aim is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently.

4. The main aim is to find one best method of doing the job or perform a task.
   

Q. Functional foremanship is an extension of principle of management.

1. Intiative
2. Division of Work
3. Order
4. Discipline

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Which principle does functional foremanship violate?

1. Division of Work

2. Unity of Command

3. Unity of Direction

4. Authority and Responsibility

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Which of the following is an objective of time study?

1. To calculate the labour costs

2. To formulate suitable incentive schemes

3. To determine the number of workers to be employed

4. All of the above

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The concept of Work-Study techniques includes ____________.

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What You Understand by the Term Dignity of Labor.

Q. State any two causes of fatigue that may create hindrance in the employee's performance.

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Management is a profession like medical or legal profession. Do you agree with this statement? Give any four reasons in support of your answer.

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How is the principle of 'Unity of Command' useful to management? Explain briefly.

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Which technique of Taylor differentiates between efficient and inefficient worker?

1. Motion Study

2. Method Study

3. Time Study

4. Differential piece wage system

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What is the aim of doing motion study?

1. The main aim of this study is to eliminate unproductive and unnecessary movements so as to ensure timely completion of work.

2. The main aim is to find one best method of doing the job or perform a task.

3. The main aim is to determine the standard time that should be taken to perform a well-defined job.

4. The main aim is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently.

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Why did Taylor develop the technique of differential piece wage system?

1. To differentiate between efficient and inefficient workers and supervisors.

2. To differentiate between efficient and inefficient workers and then reward efficient workers.

3. To differentiate between efficient and inefficient management workers.

4. None of the above

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The technique of differential piece rate system was developed by Taylor in order to_____.

1. Reward the efficient worker

2. Discriminate between efficient and inefficient workers

3. Motivate the inefficient workers to perform better

4. All of the above

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Name the techniques of Taylor which is the strongest motivator for a worker to reach standard performance?

1. Motion Study

2. Differential Piece Wage system.

3. Method Study

4. Time Study

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Do you think management has the characteristics of a full fledged profession?

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The objective of this technique of scientific management is to reduce a given line or a product to fixed type sizes and characteristics. Name the technique.

1. Differential piece wage system

2. Method study

3. Standardisation and simplification of work

4. Functional foremanship

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This technique of scientific management aims to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals that should be provided to the employees during working hours.

1. Motion study

2. Method study

3. Time study

4. None of the above

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What is the aim of method study?

1. The main aim is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently.

2. The main aim is to find one best method of doing the job or perform a task.

3. The main aim is to determine the standard time that should be taken to perform a well-defined job.

4. All of the above

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study seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.

1. Time
2. Motion
3. Fatigue
4. Work

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involves a change in the attitude of workers and management towards each other.

1. Work study
2. Fatigue study
3. Time study
4. Mental revolution

Q. refers to the process of setting standards for every business activity.

1. Simplification
2. Standardisation
3. Time study
4. Work Study

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"Delegation of authority is based on elementary principle of division of work." Explain.

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How does the technique of motion study help in improving the efficiency level?

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Functional foremanship is an extension of principle of ___.

1. Harmony, not discord

2. Individual development

3. Division of labour

4. Cooperation, not individualism

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Which of the following statements best describes 'Mental Revolution'?

(a) It implies change of attitude

(b) The management and workers should not play the game of one upmanship.

(c) Both management and workers require each other.

(d) Workers should be paid more wages.

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Which techinque of Taylor separates 'planning' and 'execution' functions?

1. Motion Study

2. Method Study

3. Time Study

4. Functional Foremanship