Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Description of How

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best description of how scientific management viewed employees?

• A) Employees are like machines that must be properly programmed.
• B) Most employees are creative and intelligent individuals who should be given a great deal of freedom and flexibility in how they perform their jobs.
• C) Employees will only exert their maximum effort if they believe that their goals are attainable.
• D) Employees are individuals who do not respond in the same way to a particular management style.

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Definitions:

Deviates

Individuals or behaviors that depart from the accepted standards or norms in a society or community.

Abnormality

A deviation from the average or norm, often used in the context of behaviors or conditions that are outside societal expectations or statistical averages.

Acceptable in a Culture

Behaviors, practices, or beliefs that are considered appropriate and conform to the norms within a specific culture.

Old Junk

Derogatory term for objects that are considered useless or of little value, often accumulated over time and cluttering space.