One Consequence of Fordism Has Been

question 42

Multiple Choice

One consequence of Fordism has been

• A)upgrading workers' skills.
• B)increasing the availability of custom-made products.
• C)increasing international competition for mass-produced goods.
• D)reducing the competitiveness of developing countries in manufacturing.
• E)reducing the availability of manufactured goods.

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Definitions:

Theory X

A management assumption that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if possible, hence the need for control and direct supervision.

Theory Y

A management approach that assumes employees are inherently motivated and enjoy their job responsibilities, advocating for a participative style of management.

Generation X

The demographic cohort following the baby boomers, typically defined as individuals born from the early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s.

Generation Y

A demographic cohort also known as Millennials, typically defined as people born from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s to early 2000s.