In One Example of Scientific Management, Taylor Helped Improve Coal

question 103

Multiple Choice

In one example of Scientific Management, Taylor helped improve coal workers' yield by:

• A)creating a weightlifting program to make workers stronger.
• B)creating a leadership training program to help managers better lead their employees.
• C)designing a shovel that held the optimum amount of coal for shoveling efficiency.
• D)designing a teamwork program that helped employees communicate better.

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Definitions:

Information Triage

The process of prioritizing information based on urgency and importance, to efficiently manage and respond to data.

Social Decentering

Cognitive process in which we take into account another person’s thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.

Information Overload

is a condition where an individual is exposed to more information than they can process, leading to overwhelm or decision-making difficulties.

Social Decentering

The ability to step outside oneself and view the world from the perspective of others, understanding their thoughts and feelings.