Pointers Part 2

Question 1

is a theory of management
which studies the application of scientific methods and
principles for the purpose of redesigning the work process
to increase efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of labor
in the production process and focuses on improving the
efficiency of workers in production. Among its important
advocates were Frederick W Taylor, Henry Gantt, and Frank
and Lillian Gilbreth.

Answer 1

Scientific management

Question 2

an American engineer, was the
first to advocate scientific management. He pioneered
Frederick Winslow Taylor
several innovations during his tenure as foreman at Midvale
Steel Company in Philadelphia. Taylor discussed in depth
the scientific management theory in his book The Principles
of Scientific Management. He introduced the four principles of
scientific management

Answer 2

Frederick W. Taylor,

Question 3

A general rule based on practice and experience rather than facts or scientific evidence.

Answer 3

Rule of thumb

Question 4

• a technique
  wherein a job is divided
  into component parts
  and the time consumed
  in performing each task
  is measured

Answer 4

Time and motion
study

Question 5

the
manufacturing process
where product parts
undergo consecutive
workstations as they
get assembled into a
final product

Answer 5

Assembly line

Question 6

The four principles of scientific management theory

Answer 6

1. Replace rule-of-thumb methods with those that are scientifically proven.
2. Select, train, and develop each worker based on scientific methods.
3. Cooperate with the workers to ensure that scientific methods are being observed and
   implemented in their work.
4. Divide work between managers and workers to ensure that the managers apply the
   scientific management principles in planning the tasks and the workers apply the
   principles while performing these tasks.

Question 7

The Father of Scientific Management

Answer 7

Frederick W. Taylor

Question 8

Henry Ford’s improvement of the assembly
line. Henry Ford was an industrialist who established the Ford Motor Company and sold the
first commercially available automobile

Answer 8

Another example of scientific management

Question 9

focuses on the overall management of
an organization, emphasizing the role of managers as administrators
of the organization. This was introduced in the early 20th century
by Henri Fayol, a French industrialist. Fayol identified five
functions and fourteen principles of management.

Answer 9

Administrative management