Question 11 pts

Question

What was one effect of Frederick W. Taylor’s ideas on factory workers?

Group of answer choices

They were treated like interchangeable parts of a machine

They received better pay and training

They were given more creative control over production

Their working conditions became safer

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Question 21 pts
What was a goal of early labor unions like the Knights of Labor?

Group of answer choices

To build railroads across the country

To fight for shorter workdays and better pay

To invest in large oil companies

To lower wages for all workers

Answer 1

Question 1: What was one effect of Frederick W. Taylor’s ideas on factory workers?

Correct answer: They were treated like interchangeable parts of a machine.

Taylor's system of scientific management emphasized efficiency and productivity, often at the expense of the individual worker's experience and humanity.

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Question 2: What was a goal of early labor unions like the Knights of Labor?

Correct answer: To fight for shorter workdays and better pay.

The Knights of Labor advocated for various social and economic reforms, including shorter work hours, improved wages, and better working conditions for laborers.