Scientific Management Is Best Described as a Theory of Motivation

question 3

Multiple Choice

Scientific management is best described as a theory of motivation which states

• A) job satisfaction depends on two factors, hygiene and motivation.
• B) people are motivated to work toward rewards that they want and that they have a reasonable chance of obtaining.
• C) people evaluate their treatment by the organization relative to the treatment of others.
• D) managers should analyze jobs to find the most efficient methods and use money as a primary motivator.
• E) people will work more productively as long as they receive some kind of attention from management.

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