Principals of scientific management

1. Science not rule of thumb

1.1. It means replacement of old rule of thumb or hit or miss method of scientific method and thinking. It implies studying problem, collecting data on each problem and analysing them for solving it

2. Harmony not discord

2.1. This principle emphasise that all employees must work in coordination with each other . Any disagreement or conflict must be resolved at the earliest to have smooth functioning of the organisation

3. Cooperation not individualism

3.1. Role of cooperative efforts should be duly recognised for achieving common goals of an organisation . Mutual understanding and change in thinking are factors necessary for cooperation .Credit should be given to all employees instead of any individual or chief executive.

4. Maximum output

4.1. Production should go to max capacity for reducing cost. In no case output should be restricted otherwise cost of production will go up.

5. Development of each employee to max

5.1. Workers should be given training to develop their potential and abilities to highest limit. This is important to get the benefit of higher efficiency and prosperity of individual workers and the organisation

6. Science not rule of thumb

6.1. It means replacement of old rule of thumb or hit or miss method of scientific method and thinking. It implies studying problem, collecting data on each problem and analysing them for solving it

7. Cooperation not individualism

7.1. Role of cooperative efforts should be duly recognised for achieving common goals of an organisation . Mutual understanding and change in thinking are factors necessary for cooperation .Credit should be given to all employees instead of any individual or chief executive.

8. Maximum output

8.1. Production should go to max capacity for reducing cost. In no case output should be restricted otherwise cost of production will go up.

9. Development of each employee to max

9.1. Workers should be given training to develop their potential and abilities to highest limit. This is important to get the benefit of higher efficiency and prosperity of individual workers and the organisation