Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

__________ is known as father of Scientific Management.

Options:

F.W. Taylor

Adam Smith

Elton Mayo

Henri Fayol

Correct Answer:

F.W. Taylor

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - F.W. Taylor.

Taylor emerged as the ‘Father of Scientific Management’. He proposed scientific management as opposed to rule of thumb. 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.

* HENRI FAYOL is known as father of general management.