Resources Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

Resources are

• A) the output that firms produce.
• B) inputs used to produce goods and services.
• C) the technology that firms use to make things.
• D) the institutions that encourage efficiency.
• E) the cost of producing goods and services.

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Definitions:

Contingency View

A management perspective emphasizing that organizational strategies and structures should vary according to the situation or environment.

Structural Variables

Factors within an organization that shape its behavior and performance, such as its size, technology, and organizational structure.

Job Design Variables

The elements and characteristics considered during the creation or modification of jobs to optimize performance, satisfaction, and efficiency.

Classical Managerial Strategy

An approach to management emphasizing a structured, formal hierarchy and a clear division of labor to increase efficiency.