Enumerate any two techniques of scientific management. [CBSE Sample Paper 2016]
Answer: Techniques of Scientific Management:
1). Time Study: It refers to determining the standard time required to complete a particular activity. The standard time is determined on the basis of the average time taken by several experiences of the same work. This study is conducted with the help of a stopwatch. The main objectives of the study are
(i) to get the estimated figure of labour costs,
(ii) to determine the number of required workers and
(iii) to decide about a suitable incentive plan.
2). Fatigue Study: It refers to determining the duration and frequency of rest intervals to complete a particular job. The rest refreshes the workers. They work again at their full capacity. The main objective of this study is to maintain the efficiency level of workers. There may be so many causes of fatigue, such as long working hours, poor working conditions, unsuitable work, unhappy relations with the boss, etc.
