Who amongst the following are meant to serve directly on the shop floor (as executive/production…
In F.W. Taylor's scheme of functional foremanship, eight specialized supervisors are divided into four planning bosses (Route Clerk, Instruction Card Clerk, Time and Cost…
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Who amongst the following are meant to serve directly on the shop floor (as executive/production bosses) according to Frederick W. Taylor's concept of 'functional foremanship' in his Scientific Management theory?
- Speed Boss
- Repair Boss
- Route Clerk
- Time and Cost Clerk
- Inspector (Inspection Foreman)
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Correct answer C
In F.W. Taylor's scheme of functional foremanship, eight specialized supervisors are divided into four planning bosses (Route Clerk, Instruction Card Clerk, Time and Cost Clerk, and Shop Disciplinarian) and four shop-floor execution bosses: Gang Boss, Speed Boss (A), Repair Boss (B), and Inspector/Inspection Foreman (E).
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