Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Are Important to Management Because They

question 8

Multiple Choice

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth are important to management because they:

• A) used motion studies to eliminate unnecessary or repetitive motions from the work process
• B) proved the effectiveness of nonfinancial motivators in convincing workers to strive for organizational goals
• C) realized how the principles of sociology applied to worker performance
• D) viewed the organization as a system that influenced its environment and that was influenced by its environment
• E) identified the four functions managers perform

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Definitions:

Xerophthalmia

A medical condition characterized by dry eyes, often caused by a deficiency in vitamin A.

Trichiasis

A condition where eyelashes grow inward, potentially irritating the eye.

Emmetropia

The condition of the eye where the optical system is perfectly matched to the length of the eyeball, resulting in sharp vision at all distances.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a standardized distance on an eye chart.