Which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific management principles?

A) Using time and motion studies
B) Breaking jobs down into their simplest tasks
C) Calculating the quickest way to complete a task
D) Getting employee feedback on how best to do the job

Scientific management principles focus on finding the most efficient way to complete a task through methods such as time and motion studies and breaking jobs down into smaller, simpler tasks. However, getting employee feedback on how best to do the job is not a characteristic of scientific management, as it assumes that managers and experts know best and that employees are only responsible for carrying out the tasks they are assigned.