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What is meant by the principle of mental revolution under Taylor's Scientific Management?
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What is meant by the principle of mental revolution under Taylor's Scientific Management?
Answer: Mental revolution means a complete change in the attitude of both management and workers towards each other. Management should stop treating workers merely as cost-bearers, while workers should stop regarding management as exploitative; both should cooperate to increase productivity and share the resulting benefits.
Solution
Taylor’s mental revolution calls for a change in the outlook of both management and workers. It promotes mutual trust, cooperation, and a shared focus on increasing productivity and benefits.
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