Question

Which one of the following statements best describes 'Mental Revolution' as described by F.W. Taylor?

• A. It implies change of attitude
• B. The management and workers should not play the game of one gunmanship
• C. Both management and workers require each other
• D. Workers should be paid more wages

Hint:

Think of "Mental Revolution" as moving from a Win-Lose mindset to a Win-Win mindset. It is the "software update" for the human side of Taylor's scientific factory.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: 'Mental Revolution' is a core component of F.W. Taylor's Scientific Management. It involves a fundamental shift in the mindset of both the management and the workers regarding their duties and relationship with each other.

Step 1: Understanding the traditional conflict.
Traditionally, management and workers often viewed each other as adversaries. Workers wanted higher wages, and management wanted higher profits, often at the expense of one another. This led to suspicion and "one-upmanship."

Step 2: Defining the Revolution.
Taylor proposed that instead of fighting over the division of the "surplus" (profits), both parties should focus on increasing the size of the surplus through cooperation and scientific methods. This requires:
• A complete change of attitude from competition to cooperation.
• Realization by both sides that they are interdependent.
• Focusing on productivity rather than just bargaining for a bigger share.

Step 3: Conclusion.
While options (B) and (C) are outcomes or aspects of this shift, the phrase that most fundamentally describes the "revolution" itself is a total change of attitude. Management must change its attitude toward workers, and workers must change their attitude toward work and management. This corresponds to option (A).