"According to Taylor, there should be an almost equal division of work and responsibility between workers and management. All day long, the management should work almost side by side with the workers helping, encouraging and smoothing the way for them". Identify the principle of scientific management highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

Cooperation, not individualism

The correct answer is Option (3) → Cooperation, not individualism

• The statement stresses that management and workers should share responsibility equally and work side by side, helping and encouraging each other.

• This reflects Taylor’s principle of Cooperation, not individualism, which emphasizes partnership, trust, and mutual understanding between workers and management rather than working against each other.

• Science, not rule of thumb → Replace trial-and-error with scientific methods.

• Harmony, not discord → Focuses on avoiding conflict and maintaining harmony.

• Development of each person → Ensures training and growth for maximum efficiency.