After reading this article you will learn about the role, functions and qualities of a supervisor. Role of Supervisor: The supervision function is performed by the first level managers known as supervisors, foremen, superintendents, section officers and so on. The supervisors are the only executives who control the performance of the subordinates at the execution level. A supervisor plays an [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the financial and non-financial incentives that are given to motivate workers. Financial or Monetary Incentives: This means to give more money and incite to more work as money is the important motivating factor. The main objective of that one who works more, is to get more. A financial incentive motivates more than [...]
This article throws light upon the top five principles of scientific management theory suggested by Taylor. The principles are: 1. Rule of Thumb should be Replaced with Science 2. There should be Harmony, not Discord in Group Action 3. Cooperation, not Individualism 4. Maximum Output, not Restricted Output5. Development of Workers to their Fullest Capacity. Principle # 1. Rule of [...]