Which of the following statements is FALSE about Taylor and Fayol?

(a) Fayol was a mining engineer whereas Taylor was a mechanical engineer

(b) Fayol's principles are applicable in specialised situations whereas Taylor's principles have

universal application.

(c) Fayol's principles were formed through personal experience whereas Taylor's principles were formed through experimentation.

(d) Fayol's principles are applicable at the top level of management whereas Taylor's principles are applicable at the shop floor.

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Solution

The false statement is 'Fayol's principles are applicable in specialised situations whereas Taylor's principles have universal application'. The correct statement in place of this is, ' Fayol's principles are universally applicable whereas Taylor's principles are applicable only in specialised situation.'

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