Contemporary Organization Theory Has Its Roots in

question 149

Multiple Choice

Contemporary organization theory has its roots in

• A) Weber's work on bureaucracy.
• B) Fayol's 14 principles of management.
• C) Barnard's work on acceptance of authority.
• D) Taylor's work on job design.
• E) Gilbreth's work in time and motion studies.

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Definitions:

Bailment

The temporary placement of control over, or possession of personal property by one person, the bailor, into the hands of another, the bailee, for a specific purpose.

Personal Property

All types of property other than real estate, including movable assets like cars, electronics, and furniture.

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized by a contract.

Bailment

The legal relationship where one party, the bailor, temporarily hands over control of property to another, the bailee, for a specific purpose.