Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| (Personnel) | (Type of work) |
| A. Gang boss | I. Timely and accurate completion of job |
| B. Speed boss | II. Check the quality of work |
| C. Inspector | III. Keeping machines and tools etc. ready for operations. |
| D. Repair boss | IV. Ensure proper working condition of machines and tools |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(A) Gang boss — this matches (III) Keeping machines and tools etc. ready for operations. Under Taylor’s functional foremanship, the gang boss sees that machines, tools and materials are ready before the worker begins, so no time is lost.
(B) Speed boss — this matches (I) Timely and accurate completion of job. The speed boss checks that the work moves at the right pace and is finished on time.
(C) Inspector — this matches (II) Check the quality of work. The inspector sees that the work is done to the standard of quality set for it.
(D) Repair boss — this matches (IV) Ensure proper working condition of machines and tools. The repair boss keeps machines and tools in good repair, so that they do not break down during work.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Functional Foremanship … Taylor advocated separation of planning and execution functions. This concept was extended to the lowest level of the shop floor. It was known as functional foremanship. Under the factory manager there was a planning incharge and a production incharge. …” “Under Production incharge, personnel who would work were speed boss, gang boss, repair boss, and inspector. These respectively were responsible for timely and accurate completion of job, keeping machines and tools etc., ready for operation by workers, ensure proper working condition of machines and tools and check the quality of work.” |