The Guiding Assumption of Scientific-Management or Theory X Is That

question 102

Multiple Choice

The guiding assumption of scientific-management or Theory X is that

• A) job satisfaction is closely related to job productivity.
• B) employees will work harder and more effectively if they are paid more.
• C) jobs should be simple and foolproof.
• D) employees like a challenge and a sense of accomplishment.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Probability Distribution

A function that gives the probability that a random variable is less than or equal to a certain value.

Monte Carlo Analysis

A statistical technique that uses random sampling and simulation to estimate the probability of different outcomes in a process or decision-making.

Random Number Range

The interval within which random numbers can be generated, used in simulations and probabilistic models to represent unpredictable variables.

Monte Carlo Analysis

A computational algorithm that uses random sampling to obtain numerical results, typically used to solve problems that might be deterministic in principle.