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

Fayol was a mining engineer whereas Taylor was a mechanical engineer.

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Fayol's principles are applicable in specialized situations whereas Taylor's principles have universal application.

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

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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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The correct option is C Fayol's principles are applicable in specialized situations whereas Taylor's principles have universal application.
BASIS FOR COMPARISON HENRY FAYOL F.W. TAYLOR
Meaning Henry Fayol, is a father of modern management who laid down fourteen principles of management, for improving overall administration. F.W. Taylor, is a father of scientific management who introduced four principles of management, for increasing overall productivity.
Concept General theory of administration Scientific Management
Emphasis Top level management Low level management
Applicability Universally applicable Applies to specialized organizations only.

BASIS FOR COMPARISON	HENRY FAYOL	F.W. TAYLOR
Meaning	Henry Fayol, is a father of modern management who laid down fourteen principles of management, for improving overall administration.	F.W. Taylor, is a father of scientific management who introduced four principles of management, for increasing overall productivity.
Concept	General theory of administration	Scientific Management
Emphasis	Top level management	Low level management
Applicability	Universally applicable	Applies to specialized organizations only.

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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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Identify and explain the principles of Fayol and Taylor referred to in the above paragraph.

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Identify and explain the principles of Taylor and Fayol referred in the above paragraph.

Q. Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentences.

14 principles of management are developed by ________.
(a) F.W. Taylor
(b) Henry Fayol
(c) Peter Drucker

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