Question

Which of the following is NOT a Principle of management given by Taylor?

(a) Science, not rule of Thumb

(b) Functional Foremanship

(c) Mamum not restricted output

(d) Harmony not discord

Answer 1

Among the options given above, Functional Foremanship is not a principle of management rather it is a technique of scientific management as given by Taylor. It comprises of the methods or steps to be taken to achieve a desired goal. On the other hand, the other three are principles of management that acts as guidelines for decision making in the actual practice of the techniques.