Scientific management was:
A) pioneered by Henri Fayol.
B) an outgrowth of the Hawthorne studies which found that people performed best in an environment of clearly specified, narrow job task.
C) focused on effectiveness rather than efficiency.
D) successful at increasing output, in part through the use of incentive systems.

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Scientific management was focused on increasing efficiency through the use of standardized processes and incentives. It was successful in increasing output in industries such as manufacturing and production. Henri Fayol is known for his work on administrative management, which focused on organizational structure and management practices rather than individual worker tasks. The Hawthorne studies, on the other hand, found that social and psychological factors also influenced worker productivity, and led to the development of the human relations approach to management.

Scientific Management Was