F.W. Taylor's approach was unpopular with workers and unions because they feared that reengineering their jobs would lead to ________.
A) lower piecework rates
B) a decrease in productivity
C) workers losing their jobs
D) longer work days
E) an increase in quality

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Taylor's approach, known as scientific management, aimed to increase productivity by breaking down tasks into smaller, simpler components and training workers to perform them more efficiently. However, this often led to job specialization and the elimination of skilled workers, which caused fear among workers and unions that they would lose their jobs. Therefore, the best choice is C, workers losing their jobs.

FW Taylor's Approach Was Unpopular with Workers and Unions Because