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imanialler

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Which of the following is not one of the values, behaviors, or attributes exhibited by a professional according to Flexner (1915)?
 
  a. intellectual activities
  b. activities based on knowledge
  c. techniques are new
  d. altruism motivates work

Question 2

Fayol's principles of management that continue today include __________.
 
  a. division of work, authority, hierarchy, and democracy
  b. unity of command, scalar chain, centralization, and discipline
  c. division of work, scalar chain, hierarchy, and discipline
  d. unity of command, scalar chain, centralization, and democracy



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Answer to Question 1

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A number of authors have defined characteristics that describe a professional.. Flexner (1915) identified seven characteristics of a professional which are: 1) intellectual activities; 2) activities based on knowledge; 3) techniques are teachable (not necessarily new); 4) altruism motivates the work; 5) activities can be learned; 6) activities must be practical; and 7) a strong organization exists.

Answer to Question 2

b

a. Incorrect: Hierarchy and democracy are not included in Fayol's principles of management.
b. Correct: These principles, along with division of work, authority, and subordination of interest, are all included in Fayol's principles of management.
c. Incorrect: Hierarchy is not included in Fayol's principles of management.
d. Incorrect: Democracy is not included in Fayol's principles of management.





 

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