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colton

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A key difference between Fayol's and Mintzberg's view of management is that Fayol's view was based on empirical observations of managers in action.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Providing motivation is part of the controlling function of management.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: It was Mintzberg, rather than Fayol, who based his categories on what managers actually do. Fayol's categories were based on experience, but his data was not collected in a systematic manner.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Motivating employees falls under the category of leadership for a manager, not controlling.


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