The Scientific Management Perspective

question 38

Multiple Choice

The scientific management perspective:

• A) assumed that workers liked their work.
• B) focused on the overall management of an organization rather than individual employees.
• C) emphasized the importance of supervising workers.
• D) was based on the assumption that workers are internally motivated to achieve organizational goals.
• E) placed maximum emphasis on individual attitudes and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Communication Process

The method by which information is transferred and understood between two or more parties, involving elements like sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.

Joint Decisions

The outcome of a decision-making process that involves collaboration or agreement between two or more parties or stakeholders.

Management By Objectives

A management strategy where goals are defined clearly for each employee, and performance is evaluated based on the achievement of these goals.

Collective Bargaining

The process in which employers and representatives of a labor union negotiate terms of employment, such as wages, hours, and working conditions.