What Was One Drawback of Frederick Winslow Taylor's Scientific Management

question 5

Multiple Choice

What was one drawback of Frederick Winslow Taylor's scientific management system used at Ford Motor Company to promote efficiency?

• A) eliminating workers' independence and creativity
• B) speeding up the production process
• C) increasing the mechanization of factories
• D) providing more autonomy for the factory laborer

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain realized when the revenues of a business exceed the costs and expenses related to its operation.

Losses

The negative difference between the cost of investment and its current value or selling price.

Leverage

In finance, the use of borrowed funds to increase investment potential or, in a broader sense, using a small initial investment to gain a high return.

Short-term Obligations

Financial liabilities or debts that are due to be paid within a short period, typically within a year, such as accounts payable or short-term loans.