Mr. Mukesh used to manufacture shoes by employing who were easily available. When his son after completing his MBA joined the business, he analysed that if we use capital intensive method by using a machine it will reduce the cost and quality of shoes will also improve.
1. Which technique of Scientific management is used by his son.
2. What is the objective of that technique.

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1-The systematic recording and critical examination of existing and. proposed ways of doing work as a means of developing and applying easier and more effective methods, and reducing costs.
2-The objectives of method study can be :
a. The improvement of processes and procedures.
b. The improvement of factory, shop and workplace layout.
c. The improvement of the design of plant and equipment.
d. Economy in human effort and the reduction of unnecessary fatigue.
e. Improvements in the use of materials, machines and manpower.
f. The development of a better physical working environment.
g. Improvement of quality of the products.

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