Which of the following is not the principle of Scientific Management developed by Taylor on the basis of his experiments?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Option 1 -> Replacing Rule of Thumb with Science: This is one of Taylor's core principles where scientific methods replace traditional work practices. Option 2 -> Diversity in Group Action: Taylor emphasized **harmony** and **uniformity** in group action, not diversity. This contradicts his principles. Option 3 -> Cooperation of Human Beings: This is a fundamental principle of Taylor's theory emphasizing cooperation between workers and management. Option 4 -> Working for maximum Output: This is a key principle of Scientific Management focusing on maximum output with maximum prosperity. Hence, Option 2: Diversity in Group Action -> Taylor's Scientific Management advocated for **harmony, standardization, and uniformity** in group action rather than diversity. His principles focused on scientific methods, cooperation between management and workers, and standardized procedures to achieve maximum efficiency -> correct
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