Question

“Management should not close its ears to any constructive suggestions made by the employees”. Which principle of Scientific Management is referred here?

• A. Science not Rule of Thumb
• B. Harmony, Not Discord
• C. Cooperation, Not Individualism
• D. Development Of Each and Every Person To His or Her Greatest Efficiency and Prosperity

Hint:

Taylor believed management and workers should: \[ \mathrm{Work\ Together\ with\ Mutual\ Cooperation} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: According to F.W. Taylor, the principle of: \[ \mathrm{Cooperation,\ Not\ Individualism} \] emphasises mutual understanding, cooperation, and participation between management and workers. Management should listen to employees' constructive suggestions and work together with them.

Step 1: Understand the statement.
The statement highlights:
• Listening to employees
• Accepting constructive suggestions
• Mutual cooperation This reflects: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{Cooperation,\ Not\ Individualism}} \]

Step 2: Analyze the remaining options.
Science not Rule of Thumb Focuses on scientific methods instead of trial-and-error. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \] Harmony, Not Discord Emphasises peace and absence of conflict, but the statement specifically refers to cooperation and participation. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Less\ appropriate} \] Development Of Each and Every Person Related to employee training and efficiency improvement. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \]

Step 3: Identify the correct option.
Therefore, the principle referred to is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{Cooperation,\ Not\ Individualism}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]