Which of the following represents the scientific principles of F W Taylor?

(A) Science, not rule of thumb

(B) Harmony, not discord

(C) Cooperation, not individualism

(D) Development of each and every person to his/her greatest efficiency and prosperity.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 -> Excludes principle (C) "Cooperation, not individualism," which is one of Taylor's core principles.

Option 2 -> Excludes principle (B) "Harmony, not discord," which is essential to Taylor's scientific management theory.

Option 3 -> Includes all four principles (A), (B), (C), and (D), which collectively represent Taylor's complete framework of scientific management.

Option 4 -> Excludes principle (A) "Science, not rule of thumb," which is the foundational principle of Taylor's scientific management approach.

Hence, Option 3: (A), (B), (C) and (D) -> F.W. Taylor proposed four fundamental principles of Scientific Management: (A) Science, not rule of thumb - using scientific methods instead of traditional approaches; (B) Harmony, not discord - maintaining harmonious relationships between management and workers; (C) Cooperation, not individualism - emphasizing teamwork over individual efforts; and (D) Development of each person to greatest efficiency and prosperity - focusing on maximum development of workers. All four principles are integral to Taylor's theory. -> correct