Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Description of How

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best description of how scientific management viewed employees?

• A) Employees are like machines that must be properly programmed.
• B) Most employees are creative and intelligent individuals who should be given a great deal of freedom and flexibility in how they perform their jobs.
• C) Employees will only exert their maximum effort if they believe that their goals are attainable.
• D) Employees are individuals who do not respond in the same way to a particular management style.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological responses to external stimuli.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the body's normal biological functions, which can be due to various factors including stress, environmental changes, or disease.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.