It aims to eliminate the unnecessary diversity of products resulting in savings of cost of labor, machines and tools.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Simplification
Option (1) Simplification — Correct. Simplification is one of Taylor’s techniques. It removes unnecessary varieties, sizes and dimensions of a product. Fewer varieties mean savings in labour, machines and tools, smaller stocks and fuller use of equipment.
Option (2) Standardisation — Incorrect. Standardisation sets standards for every business activity, such as the process, raw material, time and product. The two are often confused: simplification cuts away extra varieties, while standardisation fixes the standard for the varieties that remain.
Option (3) Effectiveness — Incorrect. Effectiveness means completing the right task and reaching the goal. It is not a technique of scientific management.
Option (4) Administration — Incorrect. Administration is a general word for running an organisation. It is not a technique for cutting product varieties.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Standardisation and Simplification of Work … Simplification aims at eliminating superfluous varieties, sizes and dimensions while standardisation implies devising new varieties instead of the existing ones. Simplification aims at eliminating unnecessary diversity of products. It results in savings of cost of labour, machines and tools. It implies reduced inventories, fuller utilisation of equipment and increasing turnover.” |