In What Way Did Frederick Winslow Taylor's Management Style Suggest

question 97

Multiple Choice

In what way did Frederick Winslow Taylor's management style suggest extreme authoritarian leadership?

• A) He delegated almost all authority over business operations to loyal subordinates.
• B) He valued obedience over business success or profits.
• C) He treated employees like machines designed to perform a single function.
• D) He struck down managers who seemed to be gaining too much power.

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