Principles of Management — Business Studies STD 12 Commerce — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommerceBusiness StudiesPrinciples of Management4 Marks
Question
Enumerate any two techniques of scientific management.
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Answer
Techniques of Scientific Management:
Time Study: It refers to determining the standard time required to complete a particular activity. The standard time is determined on the basis of average time taken by the several experiences of the same work. This study is conducted with the help of a stopwatch. The main objectives of the study are (i) to get the estimated figure of labour costs, (ii) to determine the number of required workers and (iii) to decide about the suitable incentive plan.
Fatigue Study: It refers to determining the duration and frequency of rest intervals to complete a particular job. The rest refreshes the workers. They work again with their full capacity. The main objective of this study is to maintain the efficiency level of workers. There may be so many causes of fatigue, such as long working hours, poor working conditions, unsuitable work, unhappy relations with the boss, etc.
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