Rule of Thumb is the basic principle of scientific management as formulated by Taylor . The idea of
scientific management originates from science and as is this principle. For
managing activities in a scientific manner we have to start with understanding,
analyzing and applying scientific methods and techniques. This principle is all
about the use and application of scientific methods and techniques in
performing the activities.
‘Rule of Thumb’ means the
application of traditional methods or the methods decided by the manager based
on his past experience. All these methods are often untested and unscientific;
they do not guarantee a specific result or outcome. In an organization, the
rule of thumb can be seen as ‘the dictatorship of the manager’ which should be
avoided.
In this principle, Taylor states that there
must be thinking before doing
i.e ‘Trail and Error Method’ or ‘Hit and Miss Method’ should be avoided,
instead scientific and researched methods should be adopted for performing any
activity. Taylor
insists on the use of scientific techniques, which are based on cause and
effect relationship so that the objectives can be achieved in a better way with
the available resources, skills and budget. Thus, the emphasis is on scientific
decision making based on cause and effect and the scientific measurements of
the methods.
Positive impacts of
this principle:
1.
Standardized results;
2.
Guarantee a specific result or outcome;
3.
Objectives can be achieved in a better way;
4.
Better utilization of available resources, skills and budget.
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