Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

Which of the following are not the correct differences between Fayol's principle of management and Taylor's principle of scientific management?

(A) Fayol's principles are applicable in specialized situations, but Taylor's principles are universally applicable.

(B) Fayol's perspective is top level management, but Taylor's perspective is the shop floor level of a factory.

(C) Fayol's principles increase the productivity of the organisation, but Taylor's principles improve the overall administration of the organisation.

(D) Fayol was a practitioner whereas Taylor was a scientist.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (D) only

(A) and (B) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A) and (C) only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- (A) and (C) only.

(A) Fayol's principles are applicable in specialized situations, but Taylor's principles are universally applicable. THIS IS NOT TRUE

(B) Fayol's perspective is top level management, but Taylor's perspective is the shop floor level of a factory. THIS IS TRUE. 

(C) Fayol's principles increase the productivity of the organisation, but Taylor's principles improve the overall administration of the organisation. THIS IS NOT TRUE. 

(D) Fayol was a practitioner whereas Taylor was a scientist. THIS IS TRUE. 

 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAYOL & TAYLOR VIEW

Basis of difference Henri Fayol F. W. Taylor
Perspective Top level of management Shop floor level of a factory
Unity of Command Staunch Proponent Did not feel that it is important as under functional foremanship a worker received orders from eight specialists.
Applicability Applicable universally Applicable to specialised situations
Basis of formation Personal experience Observations and experimentation
Focus Improving overall administration Increasing Productivity
Personality Practitioner Scientist
Expression General Theory of Administration Scientific Management