Which of the following statements are correct about 'Taylorism' ?

(A) It is also known as 'scientific management'.

(B) Initial name for this approach was 'shop management'

(C) The theory was developed initially within manufacturing industries

(D) It was given by Samuel Taylor.

The correct answer is - (A), (B), and (C) Only

Key Points

• Taylorism
  • Also known as scientific management, Taylorism is a management theory aimed at improving productivity and efficiency through systematic study and analysis of workflow processes.
• Shop Management
  • The initial name for Taylorism was shop management, as it originated from the study of manufacturing processes within workshops.
• Manufacturing Industry
  • The theory was first developed in the manufacturing industry, where Frederick Winslow Taylor analyzed tasks to establish standards and improve performance.
• Incorrect Statement
  • Statement (D) is incorrect because Taylorism was developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor, not Samuel Taylor.

Additional Information

• Principles of Taylorism
  • Key principles of Taylorism include:
    • Scientific study of tasks to determine the most efficient way to perform them.
    • Selection and training of workers to match their strengths to specific tasks.
    • Close cooperation between management and workers to ensure adherence to scientifically devised methods.
    • Division of labor between managers (planning) and workers (execution).
• Criticism of Taylorism
  • Taylorism has been criticized for treating workers as machines, reducing job satisfaction, and ignoring human needs and creativity.
• Modern Applications
  • Although Taylorism is considered outdated in its original form, its principles of task analysis and efficiency continue to influence modern management practices such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.