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Explain the following principles of ‘Scientific Management’: (i) Science not rule of thumb (ii) Development of each and every person to his/her B…

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(i) Science not rule of thumb:  It states that there is only one best method to maximise efficiency which can be developed through work study and analysis.  This best method should substitute ‘Rule of Thumb’ throughout the organisation. Scientific method involves unifying the best practices and developing a standard method to be followed throughout the organisation. (ii) Development of each and every person to His/Her greatest efficiency and prosperity  It states that each person should be scientifically selected and assigned work to suit their physical, mental and intellectual capabilities. To increase the efficiency of the workers, they should be trained to learn the best method developed through scientific study.  Efficient employees would produce more and earn more. This will ensure the greatest efficiency and prosperity for both the company and the workers. OR (i) Centralisation and Decentralisation  The concentration of decision-making authority is called centralisation whereas its dispersal among more than one person is known as decentralisation.  This principle states that there is a need to balance subordinate involvement through decentralisation with managers retention of final authority through centralisation. (ii) Division of work  The principle of Division of work suggests that work can be B performed more efficiently if it is divided into specialised tasks. The intent of division of work is to produce more and better work for the same effort.  A trained specialist who is competent, is required to perform each job leading to specialization which results in efficient and effective output.

Explain the following principles of ‘Scientific Management’:
(i)
Science not rule of thumb
(ii)
Development of each and every person to his/her
B greatest efficiency and prosperity.

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