Which Improvement Most Dramatically Increased the Speed and Lowered the Expense

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which improvement most dramatically increased the speed and lowered the expense of commerce in the first half of the nineteenth century?

• A) the transcontinental railroad
• B) canals and steamboats
• C) the factory system
• D) a system of federally financed roads
• E) the establishment of an efficient postal system

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Definitions:

Task-oriented Leadership

A leadership style focused on the efficient completion of tasks and achieving set goals through organizing work and defining roles.

Production-centered Behavior

A management focus that prioritizes efficient production and output over other considerations, such as employee wellbeing.

Collective Benefit

The advantage or positive outcome achieved by a group or community as a whole, rather than individual members.

Follower Ability

refers to the skills, knowledge, and competencies that followers bring to a leader-follower dynamic, influencing leadership effectiveness and group outcomes.