Prior to the Hawthorne Studies, Managers Paid Little Attention to the Role

question 113

Multiple Choice

Prior to the Hawthorne studies, managers paid little attention to the role of ________ in making decisions.

• A)productivity
• B)human behavior
• C)efficiency
• D)cost control

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Definitions:

JIT Systems

Systems based on the just-in-time principle that focus on continuous improvement by eliminating waste and only producing what is needed, when it is needed.

Layout

The arrangement of physical elements in a space, such as machinery in a factory or furniture in a room, optimizing efficiency and workflow.

Distance Reduction

Strategies or actions taken to decrease the physical distance between processes or elements, often to improve efficiency or reduce transportation costs.

In-Transit Inventory

Goods and materials that are on their way to the customer or destination but have not yet arrived.