Question

Explain any five techniques which facilitate the application of scientific principles.

Answer 1

Taylor’s Techniques of Scientific Management

(i) Work study techniques FW Taylor conducted a number of experiments in various areas of production.

Time study It refers to determine the standard time required to complete a particular activity.

Motion study This is the analysis of physical movements in doing a work.

Method study It refers to identify the most suitable way to do a particular activity.

Fatigue study Study of the nature of work to determine the standard time for finishing the job and to find out when the workers need rest.

(ii) Functional foremanship There should be specialist foremen for each job.

(iii) Standardisation It refers to the process of setting standards for every business activity.

(iv) Simplification It aims at eliminating unnecessary varieties, sizes and dimensions of products.

(v) Differential piece wage system Wages are paid on the basis of amount of work done and not on the basis of time spent in doing the work.

(vi) Mental revolution It refers to change in mind on the part of both sides to industry, viz workers and management, towards another from competition to corporation.