CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 12 Discussion

Question

A publishing business prints thousands of books every week. The Managing Director employed Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management in order to run the business efficiently. Which of the following would not have

been initiatives he would have introduced into the business?

Select ALL that apply.

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A) There was a focus on rewarding teams on each of the print presses for good performance and B) Jobs were re-allocated on a monthly basis to maintain motivation and C) Procedures were quickly adapted for flexibility when volumes increased

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D) All roles on the printing presses were analysed and the optimum method of working identified

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E) The employees on the production line were selected based on their physical capability to operate heavy print presses

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F) The managers spent most of their time planning the production to make it as efficient as possible

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G) Workers on the print presses followed the set procedures so need little supervisions