Scientific management, pioneered by Frederick Taylor, claimed that decisions about organizations and job design should be based on:
A) Precise, scientific procedures after careful study of individual situations.
B) The insights of practitioners.
C) Leadership, motivation, and human resource management.
D) Management theory.

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Scientific management emphasizes that decisions about job design and organization should be made based on thorough and systematic analysis and research, using precise procedures and data-driven approach. This contrasts with relying on anecdotal evidence or the opinions of practitioners (B), or solely focusing on leadership, motivation, and human resource management (C). Management theory (D) is a broad term that includes different approaches, including scientific management, but it is not specific enough to be the best answer option.

Scientific Management, Pioneered by Frederick Taylor, Claimed That Decisions About