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Which of the following statements is correct? 1.   Both scientific management and administrative theory stressed job...

Which of the following statements is correct?

1.   Both scientific management and administrative theory stressed job efficiency through the development of technical skills.

2.   Administrative theory stressed job efficiency through the development of technical skills, while scientific management stressed rules and the structure of the organization.

3.   Scientific management stressed job efficiency through the development of technical skills, while administrative theory stressed rules and the structure of the organization.

4.   Both scientific management and administrative theory stressed rules and the structure of the organization.

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The correct statement is that - "Scientific management stressed job efficiency through the development of technical skills, while administrative theory stressed rules and the structure of the organization."

  • Scientific management is focused on overall employee efficiency and administrative theory aspect on human and behavior factors of the organisation.
  • Scientific management focuses on workflows and evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of the same. It involves harmony and unity within teams, cooperation & development of people to improve efficiency.
  • Administrative theory is focused on achieving a rational organisation structure for managing the complex tasks using the complex division of labour.
  • Administrative theories stress on rules, division of work, authority and responsibilities, discipline, Unity of company and direction, scalar chain, equity, initiative etc.

Overall Fayol (Administrative theories) was concerned with management and human factors whereas Taylor (Scientific Management) was focused on efficiency and task time.

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