Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The basic assumption behind scientific management is that workers are motivated primarily by money and they will put forth their best efforts if they were rewarded financially. Reason R: Provide low-wage incentives to encourage increased output.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Scientific management believes in financial incentives, but not low-wage incentives. It encourages reward for efficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Scientific management, associated with F. W. Taylor, emphasizes efficiency, standardization, scientific work methods and monetary incentives.

Step 1: Check Assertion A.
Scientific management assumes that workers are strongly motivated by money and financial rewards. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason R.
Reason R says that low-wage incentives are provided to increase output. This is incorrect. Scientific management supports proper wage incentives or differential piece-rate incentives, not low-wage incentives. \[ \text{Correct idea} = \text{Higher incentive for higher efficiency} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option.
Assertion A is correct, but Reason R is not correct. Therefore, the correct answer is option (C).