What are the four principles of Taylor's Scientific Management?

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The scientific management approach propounded by F.W. Taylor is based upon the following four principles:

  • (1) Science, Not Rule of Thumb:
  • (2) Harmony, Not Discord:
  • (3) Cooperation, Not Individualism:
  • (4) Development of Each and Every Person to His / Her Greatest Efficiency and Prosperity:

Taylor’s four principles are as follows:

  • Replace working by “rule of thumb,” or simple habit and common sense, and instead use the scientific method to study work and determine the most efficient way to perform specific tasks.
  • Rather than simply assign workers to just any job, match workers to their jobs based on capability and motivation, and train them to work at maximum efficiency.
  • Monitor worker performance, and provide instructions and supervision to ensure that they’re using the most efficient ways of working.
  • Allocate the work between managers and workers so that the managers spend their time planning and training, allowing the workers to perform their tasks efficiently.