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Explain the following techniques of Scientific Management: (i) Method study (ii) Standardisation and simplification of work.
Explain the following techniques of Scientific Management: (i) Method study (ii) Standardisation and simplification of work.
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Method Study = Process Optimization.
Simplification = Eliminating excess variety to save costs.
Simplification = Eliminating excess variety to save costs.
Updated On: Mar 29, 2026
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