"I Must Be Alert So That the Employees Don't Slacken

question 54

Multiple Choice

"I must be alert so that the employees don't slacken their productivity," said Bob, the manager. His attitude is reflective of which of the following?

• A) Expectation theory
• B) Theory X
• C) Hawthorne effect
• D) Theory Y

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Definitions:

Seasonal Products

Items whose demand fluctuates according to the time of year, often influenced by seasons or holidays.

Distribution Manager

A professional responsible for overseeing the process of moving goods from production locations to points of sale and distribution.

Labor Productivity

A measure of economic performance that compares the amount of goods and services produced with the inputs used to produce them, particularly labor hours.

Centralized Inventory

An approach in inventory management where all stock is kept in a single location, simplifying operations and potentially reducing costs.