Question : It refers to the methods of selecting standard tools and equipment for use by workers as well as maintaining standard working conditions with respect to lighting,ventilation,etc at the work place. Which technique of scientific management is being highlighted in the given statement?
Option 1: Functional formanship
Option 2: Standardization of work
Option 3: Method study
Option 4: Motion study
Correct Answer: Standardization of work
Solution : 'Standardisation refers to the process of setting standards for every business activity; it can be standardisation of process, raw material, time, product, machinery, methods or working conditions."
Hence,option B is correct.
Question : Identify the principle of management violated in the below case. The marketing manager has asked his subordinate to grant 15% discount to its regular customer where as the finance minister asked not to give more than 10% discount to any customer.
Option 1: Unity of direction
Option 2: Unity of command
Option 3: Division of work
Option 4: Scaler chain
Question : If the contractor himself decides to leave the organisation all the workers employed through him will follow suit. Which external source of recruitment demerit is highlighted in the given statement?
Option 1: Placement agencies and management consultants
Option 2: Labour contractors
Option 3: Advertising on television
Option 4: Web publishing
Question : Which of the following statement is correct? Statement 1- Functional foremanship is the principle of Henri fayol. Statement 2- Harmony not discord is the principle of scientific management of Taylor.
Option 1: Both are true
Option 2: Both are false
Option 3: Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
Question : It is generally accompanied by greater job responsibilities,more pay,higher status and greater prestige. Which staffing process is highlighted in the given statement?
Option 1: Performance appraisal
Option 2: Promotion and career planning
Option 3: Compensation
Option 4: None of the above
Question : Which of the following is not a principle of scientific management according to Frederick Taylor?
Option 1: Standardization
Option 2: Division of labor
Option 3: Centralization
Option 4: Efficiency
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