Which of the following statements is consistent with the principles of scientific management? a. Stick to the current method of performing tasks and focus only on increasing the speed. b. New methods of performing tasks out to be communication verbally rather than in writing. c. Allow workers to establish their own rules and SOPs. d. Establish a standard pay system that is independent of performance. e. Increase job specialization in order to make the production process more efficient.

The correct answer is A. Stick to the current method of performing tasks and focus only on increasing the speed.

Explanation:

Frederick Winslow Taylor is considered one of the first thinkers of management. With his work "Principles of scientific administration", he takes the first steps of administrative thinking and today his legacy is considered as fundamental and a mandatory reference for any manager since despite the time, his appreciations are very topical.

Taylor's great contribution was to have proposed to develop a work science and a Scientific Administration based on the following principles:

1. avoid them

2. a talk with them

3. ask someone you trust

4. ignore

5. call police