Explain the technique of scientific management

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answered Feb 22, 2019 by Hiresh (83.7k points)
selected Feb 22, 2019 by Vikash Kumar

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(i) Functional Foremanship

In the factory system, foreman represents the managerial figure with whom the workers are in direct face-to-face contact on a daily basis.
Thus Taylor concentrated on improving the performance of this role in the factory set-up.
Functional foremanship is a technique which involves supervision of a work by several specialist foreman

(ii) Mental revolution:

It involves a change in the attitude of workers and management towards one another from completion to cooperation
Both should realize that they need one another. Both should aim to increase the size of surplus. This would eliminate the need of any agitation.
Management should share apart of surplus with workers. Workers should also contribute their might so that the company makes profit. This attitude is good for both of them and also for the company.