Contemporary Management Practices That Emphasize Work Groups as a Means

question 24

Multiple Choice

Contemporary management practices that emphasize work groups as a means to increasing productivity can be traced to which of the following authors?

• A) Mary Parker Follett
• B) Hugo Munsterberg
• C) Robert Owen
• D) Chester Barnard

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the behavior, development, or character of someone or something.

Value

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something, often determining its desirability or the principles held by individuals or organizations.

Positive Face

The desire or need of an individual to be appreciated and approved by others in social interactions.

Effective Leadership

The ability to inspire and guide individuals or teams towards achieving a common goal through compelling vision, motivation, and strategic action.