What Did Columbus Realize After Visiting a Portuguese Colony in Africa

question 10

Multiple Choice

What did Columbus realize after visiting a Portuguese colony in Africa?

• A) New agricultural methods in the cultivation of rice could benefit his native city in Genoa.
• B) Slaves could be an integral part of a colonial economy.
• C) The world was actually round.
• D) Gold was not as valuable to the global marketplace as spices.

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Definitions:

Scientific Management

An early management theory that emphasizes the use of scientific methods to determine the most efficient ways to work, enhance productivity, and reduce waste.

Frederick Taylor

An engineer who is considered the father of scientific management, emphasizing efficiency, systematic management, and task specialization.

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Operations Management

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