Which of the Following Is an Argument Used to Support

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument used to support the standardized job approach of scientific management in the early days of the American Industrial Revolution?

• A)Job clarity led to more satisfied workers.
• B)Workers were basically lazy and not prone to self-motivation.
• C)Workers needed the clarity of jobs provided during this period of time given the complexity of the work.
• D)Simplifying work allowed workers of diverse ethnic backgrounds to work together in a systematic way.

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Definitions:

Moderate Identity Gap

The state in which there is a discernible but not overwhelming difference between an individual's personal identity and their perceived social identity.

Acceptance of Change

The willingness or ability of individuals and organizations to adapt to new conditions, innovations, or transformations.

Unfreezing

The initial stage in the change process where existing patterns are destabilized or questioned to prepare for the introduction of new ways of functioning.

Resistance

The reluctance or opposition to change, often manifesting in organizational settings when employees push back against new policies or changes.