Taylorism Failed in the 1970's Because

question 140

Multiple Choice

Taylorism failed in the 1970's because:

• A) Companies could sell massive quantities of mass produced, identical products.
• B) Companies could not react quickly enough to changing consumer needs.
• C) Simple, repetitive jobs created boredom and alienation along with mental and physical fatigue resulting in higher turnover, absenteeism, etc.
• D) Both b and c.

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Definitions:

Sales Decline

A decrease in the number or value of products or services sold by a business over a certain period.

Early Failure Rate

The frequency of breakdowns or failures of a product or system shortly after its introduction.

Problem-Solving Team

A group of individuals brought together to address specific challenges or issues within an organization, working collaboratively to find solutions.

Specific Issue

A particular or well-defined problem or topic of interest.