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Question : Assertion: Scientific management principles focus on optimizing work procedures and methods.

Reason: It aims to induce waste and decrease productivity.

 

Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.

Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.


Solution : The correct answer is (c) The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.

The assertion is correct. Scientific management principles do focus on optimizing work procedures and methods to improve efficiency and productivity.

The reason is incorrect. Scientific management aims to reduce waste and increase productivity, not induce waste. Therefore, the reason does not provide a correct explanation for the assertion.

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