Question

The aim of which technique given by F.W. Taylor is to reduce a given line or a product to fixed types, sizes and characteristics?

• A. Method study
• B. Time study
• C. Standardisation of work
• D. Functional foremanship

Hint:

Standardisation means: \[ \text{Fixing standard sizes, quality and methods} \] for products and processes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

F.W. Taylor introduced several techniques under: \[ \text{Scientific Management} \] The technique: \[ \text{Standardisation} \] means establishing:
• Standard sizes
• Standard quality
• Standard methods
• Standard tools and procedures Its objective is to: \[ \text{reduce products to fixed types, sizes and characteristics} \] This helps in:
• Improving efficiency
• Maintaining uniform quality
• Reducing wastage
• Lowering production cost Option analysis:
• Option (A): Method study determines the best method of doing work
• Option (B): Time study determines standard time for a task
• Option (C): Correct
• Option (D): Functional foremanship relates to specialization of supervisors Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]