Question

8. Karan Hath took over 'D'north Motor Company from his ailing father three months ago. In the
past the company was not performing well. Karan was determined to improve the company's
performance. He observed that the methods of production as well as selection of employees in
the company were not scientific. He believed that there was only one best method to maximize
efficiency. He also felt that once the method is developed, the workers of the company should be
trained to learn that 'best method'. He asked the Production Manager to develop the best
method and carry out the necessary training. The Production Manager developed this method
using several parameters right from deciding the sequence of operations, place for men,
machines and raw materials till the delivery of the product to the customers. This method was
implemented throughout the organization. It helped in increasing the output, improving the
quality and reducing the cost and wastage. Identify and explain the principles and the technique
(5)
of scientific management followed by the Production Manager in the above case.​

Answer 1

Answer:

past the company was not performing well. Karan was determined to improve the company's

performance. He observed that the methods of production as well as selection of employees in

the company were not scientific. He believed that there was only one best method to maximize

efficiency. He also felt that once the method is developed, the workers of the company should be

trained to learn that 'best method'. He asked the Production Manager to develop the best

method and carry out the necessary training. The Production Manager developed this method

using several parameters right from deciding the sequence of operations, place for men,

machines and raw materials till the delivery of the product to the customers. This method was

implemented throughout the organization. It helped in increasing the output, improving the

quality and reducing the cost and wastage. Identify and explain the principles and the technique

(5)

of scientific management followed by the Production Manager in the above case

Answer 2

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