In Using an Engineering Approach to Compare Desired and Actual

question 38

Multiple Choice

In using an engineering approach to compare desired and actual performance, a manager will:

• A) use present performance to set the standard.
• B) use the organisation's objectives to set the standard.
• C) use performance achievements of other people, work units or organisations to set the standard.
• D) use standards set scientifically through such methods as time and motion studies.
• E) use past performance as a benchmark.

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Definitions:

Historic Causality

The investigation and understanding of cause and effect as they relate to historical events and developments.

Historical Constants

Features or factors within society that remain largely unchanged over time, serving as a foundation for understanding historical dynamics.

Formal Rationality

This concept illustrates the rationale characterized by an explicit and systematic adherence to codified standards and logical assessment processes, particularly within bureaucratic institutions.

Quantified Focus

The emphasis on measurable or quantifiable aspects of a subject, often employing statistics and data analysis to understand and assess phenomena.