Answer:
Functional Foremanship Taylor advocated separation
of planning and execution functions. This concept was extended to the lowest
level of the shop floor. It was known as functional foremanship.
Under the factory manager, there is a planning in
charge and a production in charge.
Under the planning in charge, the work goes as
follows
(i) Instruction Card Clerk Draft
instructions for the workers.
(ii) Route Clerk Specify the
route of production.
(iii) Time and Cost Clerk Prepare
time and cost sheet.
(iv) Disciplinarian Ensure
discipline.
Under the production in charge, the work goes as
follows
(i) Speed Boss Timely and
accurate completion of work.
(ii) Gang Boss Keeping tools and
machines ready for operation by workers.
(iii) Repairs Boss Ensure proper
working conditions of machines.
(iv) Inspector Check the quality
of work.
Mental Revolution
In a factory, the managers served as a link between
the owners and the workers. The managers have to get the work done from the
workers which created sometimes problem between the two. Taylor emphasized that
there should be harmony between the management and workers. Both should realise
that each one is important. For this both had to change their thoughts for each
other, This is known as 'Mental Revolution'. Management should share the gains
of the company with the workers and at the same time workers should work hard
and be ready to accept any change made for the betterment of the organisation.
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