Kevin Sweeney a manager at Mixed Metals Manufacturing, recently posted data for employees on the optimum cutting tool speeds and the rate at which stock should be fed into machines for each job. This exemplifies which of Frederick W. Taylor's areas of study?
A) Human relations study
B) Time and task study
C) Selection and training
D) Standardization
E) Pay incentives

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The posting of data for employees on optimum cutting tool speeds and rates for feeding stock into machines exemplifies standardization, which is one of Frederick W. Taylor's areas of study. Taylor believed in identifying the best way for a job to be done and standardizing the process to increase efficiency and productivity.

Kevin Sweeney a Manager at Mixed Metals Manufacturing, Recently Posted