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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Of the following, what was scientific management's greatest contribution to management as we know it today?
 
  A. The knowledge that there is always one best way to accomplish a task.
  B. The use of management principles in place of instincts, precedents, or impulses for management decision-making.
   C. The development of sound research methods for the study of management.
   D. Increased awareness of the psychological damage that can occur when tasks are dull and repetitive.

Question 2

Which of the following was an assumption of scientific management theories?
 
  A. People want work that is intellectually challenging.
   B. People will sometimes act irrationally.
   C. People are motivated by money.
   D. People like variety in their jobs.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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