In the Development of the Assembly Line for the Manufacture

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the development of the assembly line for the manufacture of the Model T, Ford studied and standardized the steps and equipment necessary to assemble automobiles, selecting the "the one best way" to complete tasks. In doing so, Ford used the ________ management approach.

• A) systematic
• B) bureaucratic
• C) scientific
• D) administrative
• E) quantitative

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Definitions:

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that value independence, self-expression, and the needs of the individual over those of the group.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.

Internal Attributions

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics of the agent, such as personality, attitude, or effort.