Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

Who wrote the book 'Shop Floor'?

Options:

Henry Fayol

F.W. Taylor

Max Weber

C.W. Chuchman

Correct Answer:

F.W. Taylor

Explanation:

F.W. Taylor is known for coinage of the term ‘Scientific Management’ in his article ‘The Principles of Scientific Management’ published in 1911. After being fired from Bethlehem Steel Company he wrote a book ‘Shop floor’ which sold well. He was selected to be the president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) from 1906 to 1907. He was a professor at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College founded in 1900.