Question
State any one principle of scientific management.

Answer

Principles of scientific management:
  1. Science, not rule of thumb advocates that there is only one best method to maximise efficiency and this method should substitute ‘rule of thumb’ throughout the organisation.
  2. Harmony, not discord advocates that there should be complete harmony between management and the workers.
  3. Co-operation, not individualism states that competition should be replaced by co-operation.
  4. Development of each and every person to his or her greatest efficiency or prosperity states that each person should be scientifically selected, placed and trained to ensure the greatest efficiency and prosperity for both the company and the workers.

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