Scientific Management Theory - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Scientific Management Theory

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Who is known as 'Father of Scientific Management'? (GUJARAT SET DEC 2002)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) E. Mayo

(C) Herbert Simon

(D) Chester Barnard

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Which of the following is not one of the ‘functional foremen’ who sit in the ‘planning room’, as suggested by F.W. Taylor ? (NET 2011 Paper II December)

(A) Speed Boss

(B) Route Clerk

(C) Instruction Card Clerk

(D) Shop Disciplinarian

(E) Question or option are wrong

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The Mechanistic Theory of Organisation is also referred to as the (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Classical theory

(B) Bureaucratic theory

(C) Scientific management theory

(D) Group behaviour theory

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Match books with the year of publication and select the correct answer Match List I with List II (DU MA 2020)

1. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

2. A-1, B-II, C-III, D-IV

3. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

4. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

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Frederick W. Taylor's concept of "Mental Revolution" stands for :- (DU MA 2019)

1. Restricted Output and Cooperation

2. Economy, Cooperation and Restricted Output

3. Cooperation, Harmony and Restricted Output

4. Harmony and Cooperation

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Place the correct sequences of the following books written by Fredrick Winslow Taylor. (DU MA 2022)

i. Art of Cutting Metals

ii. A Piece-Rate System

iii. Shop Management

iv. The Principles of Scientific Management

1. ii, iii, i, iv

2. ii, i, iii, iv

3. iv, i, ii, iii

4. iii, iv, ii, i

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Who propounded that the interests of management and the worker is one and the same? (DU MA 2022)

1. F.W. Taylor

2. H. Fayol

3. Elton Mayo

4. Herbert Simon

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The book 'The Principles of Scientific Management' was authored by (CUET PG 2022)

(1) F.W. Taylor

(2) Henri Fayol

(3) Luther Gulick

(4) Lyndall Urwick

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Which theory of administration was subjected to enquiry by the US Commission on Industrial Relations for being incompatible with trade unionism? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Classical theory

(B) System theoiy

(C) Humam Relations theory

(D) Scientific Management theory

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Select thecorrect answer from the codes given below : (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

Assertion (A) : 'Economic Man' is the product of traditional theory of motivation.

Reason (R) : Material rewards make all organisation members work harder for more material benefits.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Which of the following principles are propounded by Scientific Management Approach in Public Administration? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Rule of Thumb

2. Cooperation

3. Individualism

4. Harmony

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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The concept of 'Mental Revolution' is given by which of the following thinker? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Henry Fayol

(B) Frederick Herzberg

(C) F.W. Riggs

(D) F.W. Taylor

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The “Scientific Management Movement” was initiated by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) L. D White

B) F. W Tailor

C) Luther Gulick

D) Willoughby

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The ‘Gangplank’ refers to: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) discipline

B) initiative

C) level jumping

D) equity

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The founder of Scientific Management School of Thought was (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) Herbert Simon

(C) Piffner John

(D) Mary Parker Follet

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Who is known as 'Father of Scientific Management'? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2002)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) E. Mayo

(C) Herbert Simon

(D) Chester Barnard

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Scientific management approach stresses on (GUJARATE SET JULY 2006 PAPER II)

(A) Rationality, predictability, specialization

(B) Technical competence

(C) Intuition, human behavour and authority

(D) Power, authority and legitimacy

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The 'Mechanistic Theory of organization is also known as: (BHU MA 2019)

1. The humanistic theory

2. Scientific management theory

3. Systems theory

4. Behavioural theory

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Who among the following used for the first time the term 'Scientific Management'? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Louis Brandies

2. F. W. Taylor

3. Vincent de Goumay

4. Max Weber

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Father of scientific management is: (BHU MA 2019)

1. L. D. White

2. Chester Bernard

3. F. W. Tavlor

4. Henry Fayol

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Who propounded of Scientific Management Theory? (WB PSC 2022)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) Fred Riggs

(C) Abraham Maslow

(D) Lucian Pye

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Which one of the following is regarded as a bridge between Scientific Management era and Social Man era? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Henry Fayol

(B) F. W. Taylor

(C) Mary Parker Follett

(D) Chester Irving Barnard

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Match List - I with List - II. (NET June 2024 Paper II)

(1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

(4) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

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Match List I (Theorists) with List II(Theories) and select the correct answer from the codes given below : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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‘Mental Revolution’ is related with ________ approach in Public Administration. (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

A) Human Relations

B) Systems Approach

C) Scientific Management

D) Structural Functional

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R). (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

Assertion (A): Scientific Management believed that the most efficient organization is the most satisfying one.

Reason (R): Human Relations School believed that the most satisfying organization is the most efficient organization.

A) Both (A) and(R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

B) Both (A) and(R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is false but (R) is true

D) (A) is true but (R) is false

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The idea of Scientific Management was developed by: (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

A) Luther Gullick

B) F. W. Taylor

C) Woodrow Wilson

D) F. W Riggs

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Which among the following is not a principle of scientific management? (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

A) Science of work

B) Division of work

C) Output maximisation

D) Human relations

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'Rule of Thumb' as a mode of administration is rejected by (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

a. Ecological Approach

b. Scientific Management

c. Human Relations approach

d. Bureaucratic approach

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Time and motion study in the functioning of an organisation is a part of (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

A. Scientific Management Theory

B. Ecological Approach

C. Human Relations Approach

D. New Public Management Theory

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F. W. Taylor, the founding father of Scientific Management movement propounded the theory which was conceived to be a scientific methodology of (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. Careful observation

B. Measurement

C. Generalization

D. All ofthese

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The principles of Scientific Management developed by Taylor include: (NET December 2006)

(i) Incentive of high wages

(ii) Standardization of work methods

(iii) Esprit De Corp

(iv) Standardization of working conditions

Which of these are correct?

(A) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(B) (i), (ii) and (iv)

(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(D) (i), (ii) and (iv)

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F.W. Taylor, the founding father of Scientific Management Movement, propounded the theory which was conceived to be a scientific methodology of (NET December 2013 Paper II)

(a) Careful observation

(b) Managerial techniques

(c) Generalization

(d) All of the above

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F. W. Taylor, the founding father of Scientific Management movement propounded the theory which was conceived to be a scientific methodology of: (BHU MA 2017)

(1) Careful observation

(2) Measurement

(3) Generalisation

(4) All of these

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Which of the following is true about Scientific Management? (JMI M.A. 2016)

(A) The Father of Scientific Management is F.W.Taylor

(B) Scientific management replaces "Rule of Thumb"

(C) Scientific management is based on Professionalism and Rationalism

(D) All of the above

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How many qualities were prescribed by Taylor for a good foreman? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

A) 7

B) 8

C) 9

8

37 / 102

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2006)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Match List I with List II (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

A) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

B) a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2

C) a-1, b-2, c- 3, d-4

D) a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4

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The theory of Scientific Management lays stress upon: (SLET 2023)

Specialisation
Technical competence
Rationality
Productivity

Select the answer from the given codes

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) only 2

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Assertion (A): Scientific management believes that the most efficient organisation is the most satisfying one.

Reason (R): Human Relations School believed that the most satisfying organisation is the most efficient organisation.

(Kerala SET July 2024)

A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C) (A) is true but (R) is false

D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Which of the following statements are correct in the arena of administrative theories: (NET DECEMBER 2023)

A. Ideal type bureaucracy was formulated by Max Weber.

B. Frederick Taylor is considered as the father of Scientific Management Theory.

C. Henry Fayol is considered to be the father of Human Relations Theory.

D. The Hawthorne experiment is associated with Bureaucratic theory.

1. A, C & D only

2. C & D only

3. A & B only

4. B, C & D only

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Who propounded the 'theory of scientific management'? (University of Hyderabad MA 2014)

A. F W Taylor

B. Max Weber

C. L.D. White

D. Robert A Dahl

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A strong critique of Scientific Management Theory came from: (University of Hyderabad MA 2015)

A. Classical Thinkers

B. Behaviouralists

C. Managers

D. Trade Unions

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The founder of Scientific Management School of thought was: (JMI M.A. 2022)

A) F.W. Taylor

B) Herber Simon

C) Pfiffner John

D) Mary Parker Follet

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The dominant role in developing Scientific Management was played by: (JMI M.A. 2022)

A) Henri Fayol

B) F. W. Taylor

C) Harrington Emerson

D) Frank Gilbreth

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The founder of Scientific Management School of thought was: (BHU MA 2017)

(1) F. W. Taylor

(2) Herbert Simon

(3) Pfiffner John

(4) Mary Parker Follet

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In the development of Public Administration what was correct order of development of different schools? (BHU MA 2016)

(i) Scientific Management theory

(ii) Human Relations therory

(iii) Bureaucratic theory

(iv) New Public Administration

Code:

(1) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)

(2) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

(3) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)

(4) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

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The term 'Scientific Management' was first coined by: (BHU MA 2015)

(1) F. W. Taylor

(2) Max Weber

(3) Frank Gilbreth

(4) L. D. Braudeis

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Who amongst these are meant to serve the shop floor according to Fredrick Taylor's functional foremanship in his scientific management theory? (NET 2023 JUNE Shift II)

A. Speed Boss

B. Repair Boss

C. Route clerk

D. Time clerk

E. Inspection foreman

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, D & E only

2. B, D & A only

3. A, B & E only

4. B, A & C only

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Which of the following factors did not contribute to the evolution of the scientific management theory? (NET June 2020 Paper II)

(a) lack of effective standards of work

(b) lack of clear understanding of worker-management responsibilities

(c) rule-of-thumb based decisions by the management

(d) proper job design and economic incentives to workers

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Which of the following are the main features of scientific management? (NET June 2019 Paper II)

(A) A single administrative science whose principles were applicable not only to business but also to government, religious and other organisations

(B) Functional foremanship

(C) Separation of planning and execution

(D) Differential piecework plan

Select the most suitable answer from the given options:

(a) (B), (C) and (D)

(b) (A), (B) and (D)

(c) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

(d) (B) and (D)

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Which one of the following was not supported by Taylor in his Scientific Management theory? (NET July 2016 Paper III)

(a) Efficiency evaluation experts

(b) Concept of 'Economic Man'

(c) Functional foremanship

(d) Standardization of tools

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The 'one best way' in scientific management means: (NET December 2015 Paper II)

(a) Equal division of work

(b) Intensive analysis of work processes

(c) Mental revolution on the part of workers and management

(d) Standardisation of work methods

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Which of the following is not one of the main characteristics of Taylor's scientific management? (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) Time and motion studies

(b) Participation in decision making

(c) Differential piece-rate system

(d) Functional foremanship

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F.W. Taylor’s concept of ‘Scientific Management’ was criticised by (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) Trade Unions

(B) Managers

(C) Classical Scholars of Public Administration

(D) Human Relation Theorists

(E) Both Trade Unions and Human Relation Theorists

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Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Which of the following statements is true? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

Frederick Winslow Taylor advocated the adoption of scientific methods in the field of industrial work.
Taylor believed that workers can be trained by the management in the best methods for achieving industrial objectives.
Taylor considered selection procedure of workers to be unimportant.
Taylor was of the opinion that collaboration between workers and management is not possible.

(A) 1 and 2 are correct

(B) 4 is correct

(C) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(D) 2 and 4 are correct

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The Scientific Management theory laid maximum stress on: (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

(A) data collection

(B) development of organization structure

(C) planning and standardization

(D) social service

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Which of the following is not one of the ‘functional foremen’ who sit in the ‘planning room’, as suggested by F.W. Taylor? (NET December 2011 Paper II)

(A) Speed Boss

(B) Route Clerk

(C) Instruction Card Clerk

(D) Shop Disciplinarian

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Match the thinkers with the concepts: (NET June 2012 Paper II)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Taylor's concept of Mental Revolution stands for (NET June 2012 Paper III)

(a) Cooperation, Harmony and Restricted output

(b) Restricted output and Cooperation

(c) Harmony and Cooperation

(d) Economy, Cooperation and restricted output.

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Who characterised Taylorism as a tool of monopoly capital? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Chester Barnard

(B) Mary Parker Follett

(C) Harry Braverman

(D) Elton Mayo

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Taylor's concept of Mental Revolution stands for: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Cooperation, Harmony and Restricted Output

(B) Restricted Cooperation Output and

(C) Harmony and Cooperation

(D) Economy, Cooperation and Restricted Output

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Match the following: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2006)

A

B

C

D

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Which of the following factors did not contribute to the evolution of the scientific management theory? (NET 2020 Paper II June)

(a) lack of effective standards of work

(b) lack of clear understanding of worker-management responsibilities

(c) rule-of-thumb based decisions by the management

(d) proper job design and economic incentives to workers

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Taylor's concept of 'Mental Revolution' stands for (NET March 2023 Shift 2)

1. Restricted output and cooperations

2. Co-operation harmony and restricted output

3. Harmony and cooperation

4. Economy, cooperation and restricted output

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35. Assertion (A): Classical theory of organisation is based on formal principles.

Reason (R): Classicists lacked behavioural analysis. (NET June 2013 Paper II)

(a) (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(d) (R) is true but (A) is false.

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The theory of Scientific Management lays stress upon: (North-East SLET 2023)

(1) Specialisation

(2) Technical competence

(3) Rationality

(4) Productivity

Select the answer from the given codes

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) only 2

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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In the two lists given below, List-I provides the list of thinkers, while List-II indicates the prominent theories/approaches given by them in Public Administration. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from codes given below: (J & K 2023)

A

B

C

D

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Which of the following principles are propounded by Scientific Management Approach in Public Administration? (J & K 2023)

1. Rule of Thumb

2. Cooperation

3. Individualism

4. Harmony

Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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The concept of 'Mental Revolution' is given by which of the following thinker? (J & K 2023)

(A) Henry Fayol

(B) Frederick Herzberg

(C) F.W. Riggs

(D) F.W. Taylor

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30. Which one of the following is not one of the main characteristics of Taylor's Scientific Management? (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PAPER II)

(1) Time and Motion studies

(2) Functional Foremanship

(3) Participation in decision-making

(4) Differential system of wage payment

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Which of the following is correctly matched? (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PAPER II)

(1) Formal Authority - Barnard

(2) Unity of Command - Urwick

(3) Coordination - Taylor

(4) Gangplank - Fayol

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Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2010 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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F.W. Taylor’s concept of ‘Scientific Management’ was criticised by (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A) Trade Unions

(B) Managers

(C) Classical Scholars of Public Administration

(D) Human Relations Theorists

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Which of the following is not one of the main characteristics of Taylor's scientific management? (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a) Time and motion studies

(b) Participation in decision making

(c) Differential piece-rate system

(d) Functional foremanship

78 / 102

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)

A

B

C

D

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Taylor's concept of Mental Revolution stands for (NET June 2012 Paper III)

(a) Cooperation, Harmony and Restricted output

(b) Restricted output and Cooperation

(c) Harmony and Cooperation

(d) Economy, Cooperation and restricted output.

80 / 102

Match the thinkers with the concepts: (NET June 2012 Paper II)

A

B

C

D

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Which one among the following is considered as the first coherent theory of organization? (NET June 2014 Paper III)

(a) The Human Relations Theory

(b) Scientific Management Theory

(c) The Systems Theory

(d) The Bureaucracy Theory

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Which one of the following was not supported by Taylor in his Scientific Management theory? (NET July 2016 Paper III)

(a) Efficiency evaluation experts

(b) Concept of 'Economic Man'

(c) Functional foremanship

(d) Standardization of tools

83 / 102

Match List I with List II (NET March 2023 Shift 1)

1. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

2. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

3. (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

4. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

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Match List I (Theorists) with List II(Theories) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020)

A

B

C

D

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

A

B

C

D

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The idea of Scientific Management was developed by: (KERALA SET 2019 FEB)

A) Luther Gullick

B) F W Taylor

C) Woodrow Wilson

D) F W Riggs

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The “Scientific Management Movement” was initiated by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) L.D White

B) F.W Tailor

C) Luther Gulick

D) Willoughby

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)

A

B

C

D

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Who among the following rejected the principle of Unity of Command? (KERALA SET 2017 FEB)

A) Henry Fayol

B) Newman

C) Urwick

D) F.W.Taylor

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How many qualities were prescribed by Taylor for a good foreman? (KERALA SET 2017 FEB)

A) 7

B) 8

C) 9

D) 10

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‘Mental Revolution’ is related with ------- approach in Public Administration. (KERALA SET 2015 DEC)

A) Human Relations

B) Systems Approach

C) Scientific Management

D) Structural Functional

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (GUJARAT SET 2022)

A

B

C

D

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The founder of Scientific Management School of Thought was (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) F.W. Taylor

(B) Herbert Simon

(C) Piffner John

(D) Mary Parker Follet

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

A

B

C

D

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Given below are two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

Assertion (A) : 'Economic Man' is the product of traditional theory of motivation.

Reason (R) : Material rewards make all organization members work harder for more material benefits.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

A

B

C

D

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Which one of the following is not one of the main characteristics of Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

(A) Time and Motion Study

(B) Differential Piece-Rate System

(C) Participation in decision- making

(D) Functional Foremanship

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Which among the following was advocated by F.W. Taylor? (GUJARAT SET 2018)

(A) Human Relations Theory

(B) Scientific Management Theory

(C) Systems Theory

(D) Bureaucracy Theory

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The classical theory of administration is also known as: (GUJARAT SET 2017 AUG PAPER II)

(A) Locational Theory

(B) Historical Theory

(C) Mechanistic Theory

(D) Human Relations Theory

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Scientific management approach stresses on (GUJARAT SET JULY 2006)

(A) rationality, predictability, specialization

(B) technical competence

(C) Intuition, human behavour and authority

(D) power, authority and legitimacy

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Match the following (GUJARAT SET JULY 2006)

A

B

C

D

102 / 102

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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