Question : Which of the following is not a technique of scientific management?
Option 1: Time study
Option 2: Work study
Option 3: Employee empowerment
Option 4: Simplification of work processes
Correct Answer: Employee empowerment
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Employee empowerment.
Scientific management primarily focuses on the systematic analysis and optimization of work processes to improve efficiency and productivity. While employee empowerment can be an important aspect of organizational management, it is not typically considered a technique of scientific management. Scientific management places more emphasis on the application of scientific methods, work process analysis, and optimization.