The Guiding Assumption of Scientific-Management or Theory X Is That

question 102

Multiple Choice

The guiding assumption of scientific-management or Theory X is that

• A) job satisfaction is closely related to job productivity.
• B) employees will work harder and more effectively if they are paid more.
• C) jobs should be simple and foolproof.
• D) employees like a challenge and a sense of accomplishment.

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Definitions:

Intangible Benefits

Advantages or gains that cannot be easily measured or quantified, such as brand reputation or employee morale.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often relevant in investment and finance decisions.

Capital Budgeting

The process by which a business evaluates and selects major capital investments based on their potential to generate additional revenue or reduce costs.

Simple Rate of Return

A method to evaluate the profitability of an investment by dividing the annual incremental net operating income by the initial investment cost.