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tichca

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The primary difference between the classical management theorists and the behavioral science theorists is that the latter:
 
  a. Focus on productivity
  b. Focus on social environment
  c. Focus on having a positive attitude toward people
  d. Focus on organizational structure

Question 2

Which of the following management theorists favored a division of work through specialization?
 
  a. Elton Mayo
  b. Kurt Lewin
  c. Jacob Moreno
  d. Henri Fayol


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harveenkau8139

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Behavioral science theorists stress the importance of maintaining a positive attitude toward people, training managers, fitting supervisory actions to the situation, meeting employees' needs, promoting employees' sense of achievement, and obtaining commitment through participation in planning and decision making.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Henri Fayol believed in the division of work and argued that specialization increases efficiency.


tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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