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james0929

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The nursing staff of the medical unit recognize that according to Schermerhorn et al., an organization can be considered effective if it:
 
  a. maintains a growth rate of no less than 10 percent per year.
  b. can continue to grow and have a healthy bottom line.
  c. has a quality workforce and commitment to success.
  d. can increase productivity without increasing employees.

Question 2

A nursing instructor wants to determine whether the nursing students understand the principles that scientific management emphasizes. Which response by the students would indicate that they understand scientific management?
 
  a. Products, sales, and revenue generation
  b. Job satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity
  c. Economic constraints, customer base, and sales
  d. Machine-like or assembly line work processes



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Answer to Question 1

C
Schermerhorn et al. state important contributions to the effectiveness of any organization are the
quality of its workforce and their commitment to the goals and success of the organization.

Answer to Question 2

D
Scientific management emphasizes the machine-like or assembly line focus of work processes and the
precise sets of instructions and time-motion studies assumed to enhance productivity.



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