Which of the following is not a core principle of scientific management?
A) Subdivide complex jobs to obtain maximum efficiency.
B) Give workers detailed step-by-step descriptions on how to do each job.
C) Select the best workers to perform a specific job.
D) Increase individual workers' decision-making authority.

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Increasing individual workers' decision-making authority goes against the core principle of scientific management, which emphasizes managerial control and standardization of work processes. The other three choices (A, B, and C) are core principles of scientific management.

Which of the Following Is Not a Core Principle of Scientific