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In the factory set-up/system, Taylor concentrated on improving the performance of the managerial figure with whom the workers are in face-to-face contact on a daily basis. He is the pivot around whom revolves the entire production planning, implementation and control. Infact, Taylor identified a list of qualities of that person such as intelligence, education, tact, grit, judgement, special knowledge, manual dexterity, and energy, honesty and good health. Taylor found that no single person could fit them all. This prompted him to suggest a technique of scientific management which is an extension of the principle of division of work and specialisation to the shop floor. This concept was extended to the lowest level of the shop floor. Identify the technique of scientific management discussed in the above paragraph.

A) Functional Foremanship

B) Standardisation and Simplification of Work

C) Differential Piece Wage System

D) Method Study