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Business Studies

Taylor’s scientific management

This topic introduces Class 12 Business Studies students to F. W. Taylor’s scientific management approach within the chapter Principles of Management. Students learn how systematic observation, work-study and standardisation can improve efficiency and productivity. The topic explains Taylor’s principles, including science rather than rule of thumb, harmony and cooperation, cooperation rather than individualism, development of each worker, and the use of techniques such as time study, motion study, method study, fatigue study and differential piece wage system.

Hard · Level 2 · 25 questions

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01In a unit, workers rely on experience to do their jobs, and management says this makes the work faster. What would be Taylor’s strongest objection?

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02If the time required per unit is 7 minutes and 385 minutes are available for work after deducting 35 minutes for rest, what is the standard output?

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03Poor ventilation makes workers tire quickly, and increasing rest breaks does not fully solve the problem. What should be addressed first?

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04According to Taylor, what should owners and workers focus on instead of fighting over how to divide the gains?

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05A worker produces 64 units against a standard of 65 units. The high piece rate is ₹10 and the low piece rate is ₹8. What is the worker’s wage under Taylor’s differential piece-rate system?

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06If management sets scientific standards but does not explain their purpose to workers, what outcome becomes more likely?

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07Which statement correctly distinguishes Taylor’s approach from Fayol’s?

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08An inspector catches defects only at the end, but the standard method itself is faulty. What is the most appropriate long-term solution?

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09A company places materials closer to reduce unnecessary worker movement and then sets a new standard time for the job. Which two techniques are being used?

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10If a worker receives instructions from several specialists but no one coordinates the overall task, what risk increases?

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11How can standardisation help make Taylor’s differential wage system fairer?

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12If excessive simplification removes varieties that customers need, what balance should a manager maintain?

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13Which option correctly identifies a planning-side role in Taylor’s functional foremanship?

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14In Taylor’s system, a worker receives the higher rate for high output but is not given proper tools. Which element of the system has been neglected?

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15Under Taylor’s differential piece-rate system, a worker produces exactly 90 units when the standard is 90 units. Which rate applies under the usual rule?

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16Workplace conflict is low, but workers and management do not share suggestions for improvement. Which Taylor principle is still weak?

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17In which situation would it be inaccurate to describe scientific management as merely a system for pressuring workers?

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18A company raises its production targets but does not explain how the time standard was calculated. What practical problem may result?

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19A factory changes its machine layout, reducing production time but increasing worker fatigue. Which combined analysis would help assess this trade-off?

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20Which statement is a wrong interpretation of scientific management?

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21If a machine breakdown causes quality defects, an inspector can identify the defects. Which specialist in Taylor’s functional foremanship system is responsible for correcting the machine problem?

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22Which option best expresses the full meaning of scientific selection in Taylor’s approach?

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23Which sequence best represents a balanced application of Taylor’s scientific management system?

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24Management selects a method through scientific study, trains workers, sets standards, and discusses sharing the gains. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

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25A factory has a correct time standard, but workers become tired by noon because of poor lighting. Which study should be used to investigate and reduce this fatigue?

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