A "Dairy Farm" View of Management (I

question 116

Multiple Choice

A "dairy farm" view of management (i.e., just as contented cows give more milk, satisfied workers will produce more work) was espoused by:

• A) the human relations movement.
• B) the human resources perspective.
• C) the behavioral sciences approach.
• D) management science.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the regular depreciation rate, allowing for faster depreciation of assets in the early years.

Straight-Line

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by dividing the difference between an asset's cost and its salvage value by the number of years it is expected to be used.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Capital Expenditures

Money spent by a firm on buying or improving hard assets such as land, factories, or equipment.