Cooperation, not Individualism, is an extension of the principle of:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Harmony not discord
Option (1) Science not Rule of Thumb — Incorrect. This principle of Taylor asks managers to find the best way of doing work by scientific study, instead of guesswork.
Option (2) Harmony not discord — Correct. Taylor wanted complete harmony between management and workers in place of conflict. Cooperation, not individualism takes this further: the two sides should work together, and competition between them should give way to cooperation.
Option (3) Division of Work — Incorrect. This is Fayol’s principle of dividing work into small tasks for specialisation. It is not one of Taylor’s principles.
Option (4) Span of Control — Incorrect. Span of control is the number of subordinates a manager can handle. It belongs to organising, not to Taylor’s principles.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Cooperation, Not Individualism: There should be complete cooperation between the labour and the management instead of individualism. This principle is an extension of principle of ‘Harmony not discord’. Competition should be replaced by cooperation. Both should realise that they need each other.” |