Taylor's motivation theory is best described as emphasizing

• A. Emphasis on addressing social and psychological factors.
• B. Emphasis on group dynamics and teamwork.
• C. Emphasis on efficiency and standardization to maximize prosperity.
• D. Emphasis on intrinsic motivation and self-fulfillment.

Answer: (C)

Taylor's approach to motivation centers on driving productivity by applying scientific methods to how work is done. It focuses on finding the most efficient way to perform each task, standardizing that method, selecting and training workers for it, and linking pay to performance. This emphasis on efficiency and standardization aims to maximize output and organizational prosperity. Other factors like social-psychological elements, group dynamics, or intrinsic fulfillment belong to different theories and don’t capture the core idea of Taylor’s method, which is about optimizing work through measurement, standardization, and incentive-based motivation.