Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

‘The Principles of Scientific Management’ article was published in which year?

Options:

1901

1911

1921

1931

Correct Answer:

1911

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- 1911.

Fredrick Winslow Taylor (March 20,1856 – March 21, 1915) was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency. In 1874, he became an apprentice mechanist, learning factory conditions at the grass roots level. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He was one of the intellectual leaders of the efficiency movement and was highly influential in reshaping the factory system of production. F.W. Taylor is known for coinage of the term ‘Scientific Management’ in his article ‘The Principles of Scientific Management’ published in 1911.