During Frederick W

question 130

Multiple Choice

During Frederick W. Taylor's pig iron handling experiments, he claims to have dramatically improved output by

• A) having the workers rest more than they worked.
• B) cutting the size of the standard iron "pig" in half.
• C) eliminating half the walking distance.
• D) automating the process to eliminate human labor.
• E) hiring only weight lifters.

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